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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16241 August 31, 2016 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip J. Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - SUPPORT FOR APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A CERTIFICATE OF INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE CONSERVATION CANDIDATE AGREEMENT WITH ASSURANCES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife Service anticipate Federal Listing of the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) in September of 2016; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland is a known stronghold for the EMR; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Oakland County Aviation Division, and the Oakland County Facilities & Maintenance Division operate land interests where the EMR has been documented and where potentially suitable habitat for the species exists; and WHEREAS the Incidental Take Permit (ITP) associated with Michigan Department of Natural Resource's Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the EMR outlines a process for "participants" to partake in the CCAA; and WHEREAS upon listing of the EMR, the Michigan DNR's Incidental Take Permit (ITP), which was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), will become valid; and WHEREAS to be included under the CCAA, a prospective partner must provide a Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRIP); and WHEREAS the Plan will be reviewed by the DNR and the FVVS to ensure that the EMRIP is consistent with the CCAA; and WHEREAS after the EM RIP is approved and signed, the partner will sign a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl), in which the partner agrees to abide by the EM RIP, ITP, and the CCAA; and WHEREAS application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl) in the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) Conservation Candidate Agreement with Assurances (CCAA), will benefit The County of Oakland by mitigating future accidental rattlesnake takings upon Federal listing of the EMR; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Oakland County Aviation Division, and Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division have provided content for, and reviewed The County of Oakland Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRIP); and WHEREAS the resulting CI EMR Implementation Plan meets land management practices already in place on lands operated by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Oakland County Aviation Division, and Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approves the ratification of The County of Oakland Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRIP) and application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resource for Certificate of Inclusion in the Eastern Massasauga Conservation Candidate with Agreement with Assurances and hereby recommends the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and authorizes this application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the Oakland County Board of Commissioners direct its Chairperson or designee to execute the attached letter to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife Service requesting issuance of a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl) under the MIDNR Conservation Candidate with Assurances Agreement (CCAA) for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR). Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Cra MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - SUPPORT FOR APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A CERTIFICATE OF INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE CONSERVATION CANDIDATE AGREEMENT WITH ASSURANCES To the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife Service anticipate Federal Listing of the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) in September of 2016; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland is a known stronghold for the EMR; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Oakland County Aviation Division, and the Oakland County Facilities & Maintenance Division operate land interests where the EMR has been documented and where potentially suitable habitat for the species exists; and WHEREAS the Incidental Take Permit (ITP) associated with Michigan Department of Natural Resource's Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the EMR outlines a process for "participants" to partake in the CCAA; and WHEREAS upon listing of the EMR, the Michigan DNR's Incidental Take Permit (1TP), which was issued by the .U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), will become valid; and WHEREAS to be included under the CCAA, a prospective partner must provide a Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRIP); and WHEREAS the Plan will be reviewed by the DNR and the FWS to ensure that the EMRIP is consistent with the CCAA; and WHEREAS after the EMRIP is approved and signed, the partner will sign a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl), in which the partner agrees to abide by the EMR1P, ITP, and the CCAA; and WHEREAS, application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl) in the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) Conservation Candidate Agreement with Assurances (CCAA), will benefit The County of Oakland by mitigating future accidental rattlesnake takings upon Federal listing of the EMR; and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Oakland County Aviation Division, and Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division have provided content for, and reviewed the document: THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (EMRIP) WHEREAS, the resulting Cl EMR Implementation Plan meets land management practices already in place on lands operated by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, Oakland County Aviation Division, and Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approves the ratification of The County of Oakland Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRIP) and application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resource for Certificate of Inclusion in the Eastern Massasauga Conservation Candidate with Agreement with Assurances and hereby recommends the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and authorizes this application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the Oakland County Board of Commissioners direct its Chairperson or designee to execute the attached letter to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife Service requesting issuance of a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl) under the MDNR Conservation Candidate with Assurances Agreement (CCAA) for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR). Moved by: Supported by: Ayes: Nays: Date: Mr. Baumhart Mrs. Long Baumhart, Fisher, Fowkes, Kostin, Long, Nash, Scott (7) (0) August 10, 2016 OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AUGUST 10, 2016 AGENDA ITEM No. 10 C ADMINISTRATION & NATURAL RESOURCES To: Chairman Fisher and Commission Members From: Daniel J. Stencil, Executive Officer Michael J. Donnelion, Jr., Chief of Park Facilities Maintenance & Development Brittany Bird, Natural Resources Coordinator Submitted: July 28, 2016 Subject: Proposed Application for Certificate of Inclusion (CI) Under the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Conservation Candidate Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FVVS) anticipate Federal Listing of the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) at the end of September 2016. Oakland County remains a stronghold for the Massasauga. The species has been documented at 7 Oakland County Parks, with breeding populations of snakes confirmed at 2 parks. Historically, while incidental take (killings) of Massasauga on park properties has been limited, it has occurred. The Incidental Take Permit (ITP) associated with Michigan Department of Natural Resource's Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake outlines a process for "participants" to partake in the CCAA. Upon listing of the EMR, the Michigan DNR's Incidental Take Permit, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), will become valid. To be included under the CCAA, a prospective partner must provide an Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMR1P). The Plan will be reviewed by the DNR and the FWS to ensure that the EMRIP is consistent with the CCAA. After the EMRIP is approved and signed, the partner will sign a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl), in which the partner agrees to abide by the EMRIP, ITP, and the CCAA, In return, Cl-holding participants will receive Incidental Take Permit coverage. Several Oakland County Departments will apply for a Cl in the MDNR's EMR CCAA. As such Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Oakland County Aviation Division, and Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations have collaborated to draft a County of Oakland Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake implementation Plan (EMRIP). The Departments need to seek approval from their Boards to pursue an Oakland County Board of Commission Resolution in support of a County of Oakland CI application for inclusion in the MDNR's EMR CCM, In the spirit of collaboration/inclusion with other Oakland County entities, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and the Water Resource Commission (WRC) were included in early 0CPR-led meetings and discussions related to the EMR CCAA Cl Application Process, with the anticipation that these entities may follow a similar but separate process according to the needs and provisions of their departments. 63 Page 2 Nowisaimai ECOMOMIC & RECREATIONAL IMPACTS Takings of Threatened and Endangered Species may be fined $20,000 - $5Q000 per incident if the responsible party is not covered under provisions of a CCAA. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution to approve the County of Oakland/ Certificate of Inclusion Candidate with Assurances Agreement (CI CCAA) Application and recommend to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for final approval 2. Letter to Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife Service requesting issuance of a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl) under the MDNR Conservation Candidate with Assurances Agreement (CCAA) for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) 3. An electronic copy of the County of Oakland Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRiP) will be provided separately STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Commission approve the proposed resolution authorizing the County of Oakland Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMR1P), Certificate of Inclusion Candidate with Assurances Agreement (Cl CCAA) Application and forward it to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for final approval, MOTION Move to approve the proposed resolution authorizing the County of Oakland Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRIP), MDNR EIVIR Certificate of Inclusion Candidate with Assurances Agreement Cl( CCAA) Application and forward it to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for final approval. 64 Gerald A. Fisher Cita inn an J. David VanderVeen Vice Chairman John A. Scott Secretary A. David 13aumi-ort Ili lion Fovvkes Robert E. Kostin Christine Long Gary R. McGillivray Jim Nash David W. Potts Daniel I Stencil txecufive Officer 2800 Watkins Lake Road . Bldg 97W . Waterford MI 48328-1917 248-858-0906 1-888-0CPARKS . Destination Oakland.com ATTN TO: Dan Kennedy Endangered Species Coordinator Michigan DNR, Wildlife Division P.O. Box 30444 525 W. Allegan Lansing, Ml 48909-7944 Office: 517-284-6194 KENNEDYD@michigan.gov COPY: Barbara Hosier U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service East Lansing Field Office 2651 Coolidge Road, Ste. 101 East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-6326 Barbara Hosler@fws.gov Dear Mr. Kennedy and Ms. Hosier, This letter serves as a formal request to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife Service from The County of Oakland for issuance of a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' (MDNR) Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) Conservation Candidate Agreement with Assurances (CCAA). The County of Oakland does not anticipate that management strategies outlined in this Cl application will result in take of any additional state-listed species. Therefore, this application does not reference an MDNR Threatened and Endangered Species Permit Number. Please find enclosed a copy of The County of Oakland's Draft Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRIP). The EMRIP is a collaborative effort among several Oakland County Departments, including; the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Oakland County Aviation Division, and the Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division. Please review the submitted EMRIP for completeness and consistency with the CCAA and Incidental Take Permit (ITP), and recommend any necessary revisions to insure compliance for the purposes of attaining a CI. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this application, please contact Michael Donnellon, Chief of Park Facilities Maintenance & Development, Oakland County Parks and Recreation at (248) 343- 6290/ donnellonm@oal(gov.corn. Sincerely, Michael J. Gingell, Chairman Oakland County Board of Commissioners Daniel J. Stencil, Executive Officer Oakland County Parks and Recreation Karl Randall, Manager Aviation and Transport Oakland County Aviation Division William Holdsworth, Director Facilities Management Oakland County Facilities Operations and Maintenance - _120_16 ------e' lirOAKLAND-P COUNTY MICHiGAN L. BROOKS PATTERSON OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (EMRIP) Prepared by: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Brittany Bird, Natural Resources Coordinator Erin Lavender, Natural Resources Technician On Behalf of: The County of Oakland Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Oakland County Facilities Maintenance & Operations Division Oakland County Aviation Division Submitted as an Application for Certificate of Inclusion in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Conservation Candidate with Assurances Agreement September 2016 ii Page 2016 Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION 4 II. LANDS INCLUDED IN OAKLAND COUNTY'S EMRIP 6 A. Private lands and Right-of-Ways 7 B. Definition of Unmanaged vs. Managed Lands 8 C. Management Strategies within Managed vs. Unmanaged Lands 9 III. DESCRIPTION OF FMR OCCUPIED HABITAT 11 IV, PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR ENROLLED LANDS 14 A. Management Strategies for Managed Lands — Oakland County Parks and Recreation Properties 14 1. Wetland Protection 14 2. Prescribed Fire 15 3. Mowing and Hydro-axing 17 4. Cultivation 18 S. Water Level Manipulation 18 6. Forest Management 20 7. Chemical Control 20 8. Collection, Release, Relocation and Persecution 22 9. Trails and Pathways 22 B. Management Strategies for Unmanaged Lands 23 V. STAFF TRAINING 26 VI. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 26 VII. REPORTING AND AUDIT PROVISIONS 78 VIII. SUCCESSION AND TRANSFER OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY CCAA Cl 28 X. DURATION OF CCAA AGREEMENT AND Cl RENEWAL 29 XI. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CCAA 29 APPENDIX A. Table - Summary of Oakland County Enrolled Lands 30 APPENDIX B. OCPR Grant-Encumbered Property Maps 35 APPENDIX C. Maps - OCPR Managed and Unmanaged Enrolled Lands, OCAir Unmanaged Enrolled Lands 47 APPENDIX D. OCPR Park-specific Natural Resource Profiles 64 APPENDIX E. OCPR Park-specific Maps of Proposed Activities on Enrolled Lands 114 APPENDIX F. OCPR Known and Documented EMR Taking Incidents 128 2 1Page 2016 APPENDIX G. OCPR Eastern Massasauga Observation and Bite Incident Report Form 135 APPENDIX H. Executive Summary — 2015 OCPR Baseline Herpetological Inventory 138 APPENDIX I. OCPR Data forms: Wildlife-Burn Surveys, Soil Temperatures, Wildlife Mortality, Pesticide App. Form 143 APPENDIX J. Staff Training Materials 148 APPENDIX K. Public Education Materials 153 List of Tables: Table 1: Summary of major management strategies by acreage on proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands operated by OCPR 10 Table 2: Summary of major management strategies by acreage on proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands operated by OCAir 10 Table 3: Summary of major management strategies by acreage on proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands operated by OCFMO 11 Table 4: EMR Survey methods implemented by OCPR 2006— 2015 13 Table 5: Summary of EMR training conducted with OCPR Staff annually 26 Table 6: Summary of public education and outreach related to EMR conducted by OCPR Staff annually 27 3 1 Page 2;016 I. INTRODUCTION The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (ESA) requires that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereafter "the Service") list species of wildlife and plants that are endangered or threatened based on the best available scientific and commercial information. The Service identifies species as "candidates" for listing when there is sufficient information on biological vulnerability and threats to support a proposal to list, but preparation of a proposal is precluded by higher-priority listing actions. The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) (EMR) was proposed as a candidate species for listing in September 2015. Candidate species offer unique challenges and opportunities to non-federal landowners because if the species is listed, "take" prohibitions and accompanying restrictions may apply. This introduces uncertainty to land planning and makes long-term planning especially difficult. However, candidate species also open an opportunity to address threats to the species, especially if the species is concentrated on the lands of one or a few landowners. The concept behind a Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) is to simultaneously capitalize on the opportunity to conserve the candidate species while reducing the uncertainty that landowners face in managing lands with candidate species. The Service and the landowner(s) voluntarily agree to a conservation program for the candidate species, which may include management restrictions, mitigation, education, other conservation tools, or some combination. In return the Service provides formal assurances that the landowner will not face new restrictions or prohibitions as a result of listing. Thus, a CCAA provides a species with a conservation program and relieves the landowner of uncertainty in land management. When a CCAA is programmatic (designed to allow for multiple landowners), other non-Federal cooperators may participate through Certificates of Inclusion by agreeing to implement the conservation measures and other requirements of the CCAA. The participation of other cooperators is encouraged, but their participation is voluntary and must be approved by the holder of the ESA permit associated with the CCAA. Most viable populations of EMR occur on land managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (hereafter "MDNR") and the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (hereafter "DMVA"), who are together the "Participating Landowners" on a proposed programmatic EMR CCAA under review by the Service. Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) reports [MR occurrences from 150 sites in 50 counties over the past decade. These sightings appear to cluster in several regions across the Lower Peninsula, indicating areas where EMR may be concentrated, including Oakland, Livingston, Jackson and Washtenaw counties in southeast Michigan. Oakland County remains a relative strong-hold for the EMR, with 29 occurrences confirmed by MNFI in 2014 (Figure 1). 4 1 Page 2 01_6 Figure 1. Distribution and Recorded Occurrences of the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Occurrences Macomb Manistee Mason Missaukee Montcalm Montmorency Muskegon Newaygo Oakland Oscoda Presque Isle Roscommon Saginaw Shiawassee St, Joseph Van Buren Inashtenaw 1 4 5 2 2 6 6 4 29 1 6 3 4 1 1 12 16 2013 2011 2011 1998 2005 2010 2005 2005 2014 1964 2008 1998 2009 1928 2014 2014 2010 County Occurrences of Sistrurus catenatus catenatus Updated 5/16/2016, Information is summarized from MNFI's database of rare species and community occurrences. Data may not reflect true distribution since much of the state has not been thoroughly surveyed. Oakland County comprises 910 square miles - a subset of which is managed and operated by the County of Oakland across several County Departments. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission manages approximately 6757 acres of land over 13 park properties within the headwaters of 5 major rivers (Shiawassee, Huron, Flint, Clinton, Rouge). Land use within the 13 Oakland County parks includes 5 golf courses, 2 waterparks, 2 campgrounds, 3 dog parks, 68 miles of trail, and 12 public-access lakes. Roughly 70% of park land is undeveloped with 21 distinct natural communities represented, including 1200 acres of open water resources and adjacent wetland habitat. EMR have been documented at 7 of the 13 Oakland County parks; breeding populations have been confirmed at 2. 5IPage 2016 The Oakland County Aviation Division (OCAir) manages approximately 923 acres of land over 3 airports including; Oakland County International Airport in Waterford Township, Oakland/Troy Airport in Troy, and Oakland/Southwest Airport in Lyon Township. The majority of acreage at Oakland County Airports is maintained for active flight operations in accordance with all State and FAA safety regulations. To date no EMR have been documented at the 3 OCAir properties. The Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division (0CFM0) manages approximately 532 acres of land associated with 38 facilities across Pontiac, Troy, City of Southfield, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Independence Township, and Waterford Township. The majority of acreage associated with OCFMO lands is maintained as mowed turf and ornamental landscape. A small percentage of land associated with the Oakland County Campus is maintained as no-mow. OCFMO applies chemical control management to approximately 50% of its unmanaged enrolled lands annually. This includes application of broadleaf herbicide to approximately 245 acres of turf, management of 13 acres of native wildflowers with seasonal Round-up spot- treatment, and spray treatment of up to 8 acres of invasive Phragmites annually. To date no EMR have been documented at the 38 OCFMO-maintained facilities. Balancing active public recreational use, flight operations, and facilities maintenance with the management of adjacent natural areas and rare wildlife requires establishing and implementing best land management practices that conserve the resource base while allowing for public access and facility operations. This document represents the County of Oakland's EMR Implementation Plan (EMRIP) for application for a Certificate of Inclusion (Cl) under the MDNR's [MR CCAA on those lands managed and operated by OCPR, OCAir, and OCFMO. The County of Oakland does not anticipate that management strategies outlined in this Cl application will result in take of any additional state-listed species. Therefore, this application does not reference an MDNR Threatened and Endangered Species Permit Number. LANDS INCLUDED IN OAKLAND COUNTY'S EMRIP The County of Oakland seeks to enroll all lands owned by the County of Oakland that are managed and operated by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPR), Oakland County Aviation Division (OCAir), and Oakland County Facilities Maintenance & Operations Division (0CFM0) in a Cl for the MDNR [MR CCAA (Figure 2; Appendix A). Enrolled lands include lands operated and managed by OCPR, OCAir, and OCFMO where the County of Oakland holds title to both surface and sub-surface rights, and surface rights but no subsurface rights. Lands for which the County of Oakland holds title to subsurface rights, but no surface rights are specifically not enrolled. 61 Page 2016 A. Private Lands and Right-of-Ways It is important to note that the County of Oakland will exclude all private land in-holdings from the [MR CCAA Cl. For example, the International Transmission Company's (ITC) corridor running through Independence Oaks North — Upper Bushman parcel is excluded from this application. Right-of-way (ROW) Easements held on County of Oakland Property managed and operated by OCAir and OCFMO will be classified as enrolled unmanaged lands. Right-of-way (ROW) Easements held on County of Oakland Property managed and operated by OCPRC will be classified as enrolled managed lands. A summary of ROW easements by park is provided in Appendix A. ROWs within OCPR properties consist largely of utility and drain easements held by; the International Transmission Company, Enbridge Energy, DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, and AT&T. OCPR holds ROW Easement Agreements with each of these entities. Adherence to management strategy best practices outlined in the MDNR CCAA Cl within ROW easements will be managed through these agreements, with any additional provisions being added to agreements as they come up for renewal. Figure 2. Location of lands operated and managed by OCPR, OCAir, OCFNIO in the County of Oakland. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Implementation Plan (EMRIP) County of Oakland Lands for Enrollment o Co CrIty Been der? CI Oakland a aunty 1—t- Railroad Road un idipal panda a/Mama Oakland County Department Faculty LI airdanan ce • CountyAirporl • County Park Oakland County Parks and Racm ion Witeff.rd, 246.355.-X-05 I 2 0 16 A summary of Oakland County properties proposed for enrollment including location, managed vs. unmanaged acreages, recreational features of significance, easements, pertinent grant and/ or regulatory encumbrances (Appendix B), and recorded [MR occurrences by year, is provided in Appendix A. B. Definition of Unmanaged vs. Managed Lands Within enrolled lands, The County of Oakland seeks to designate unmanaged and managed lands. Unmanaged lands include the footprints of OCPR 'built infrastructure areas'; buildings, recreational facilities, campgrounds, pavilions, rental houses, golf courses, park roads, ornamental landscapes, playgrounds, playing fields and courts, and regularly mowed turf areas. Managed lands include any portion of enrolled properties not delineated as unmanaged. Unmanaged Lands The unmanaged lands category includes lands that are not considered significant to the conservation of the [MR. The unmanaged lands are generally not suitable habitat for the species or not suitable to sustain the conservation of the species, but have been included in the CCAA to provide some basic conservation measures (e.g., management to minimize potential for human-snake, dog-snake, equipment-snake interaction in areas with high recreational use or maintenance operations, etc.) in the event an [MR may occur on unmanaged lands. Land management within unmanaged lands generally falls under the guidance and implementation of individual Facility Maintenance Supervisors (OCAir, OCFM0). Within OCPR, Park Supervisors and their Grounds Maintenance Staff are responsible for the maintenance of designated unmanaged lands, with input on best practice guidelines for seasonal timing of land management activities provided by the NR Management Unit. Managed Lands Managed lands consist of OCPR operated and managed lands considered significant for the conservation of [MR in Michigan. These include areas within OCPR properties where confirmed observations of [MR have occurred, and/ or where habitat suitable to sustain conservation of EMR on the property has been identified or delineated. These lands will be managed according to management strategies identified in Section IV which will be applied to reduce and/or eliminate a particular threat. Generally, the application of management strategies within proposed managed lands falls under the direct guidance and implementation of the OCPR Natural Resources (NR) Management Unit rather than individual Park Supervisors and their Grounds Maintenance Staff. OCAir and OCFMO are not designating any managed lands. 81 Page 2016 Park-specific maps delineating proposed designated managed and unmanaged lands are provided in Appendix C. Mapping of managed and unmanaged lands was done using a combination of Oakland County and OCPR- maintained Geographic Information System (GIS) datasets. C. Management Strategies within Managed vs. Unmanaged Lands A summary of acreage estimates for each of the Section IV major management strategies as applied to proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands in Oakland County by Department is provided in Tables 1- 3. OCAir is enrolling 923 acres of unmanaged land. Annually, OCAir impacts less than 0.03% of its unmanaged lands with chemical control for nuisance weeds along fence line perimeters. OCFMO is enrolling 532 acres of unmanaged land. Annually, OCFMO impacts 50% of its unmanaged lands with chemical control for nuisance weeds and invasive species within maintained turf, ornamental beds, and wildflower plantings. OCPR is enrolling 6,757 acres of land; 5,256 managed, 1,501 unmanaged. For OCPR operated properties, the percentages listed in Table 1 represent the average annual percentage of managed and unmanaged lands impacted by management strategies from 2011 — 201.5. Based on budget and staffing projections, OCPR anticipates impacting a similar percentage of managed and unmanaged lands by management strategy annually within the next five year period. The exact spatial extents of applied management strategies will vary from year to year within the overall managed lands footprint by park. On OCPR enrolled lands, chemical control for invasive plants and prescribed fire for natural community restoration represent the management strategies most broadly applied to both managed (chemical control applied to an average of 9.3% of acreage annually; prescribed fire applied to an average of 6.1% of acreage annually) and unmanaged (chemical control applied to an average of 0.6% of acreage annually; prescribed fire applied to an average of 3.5% of acreage annually). Vegetation removal via heavy mechanical equipment including brush hogs, flail mowers, and brush blades annually impacts an average of 0.1% of managed and 0.003% of unmanaged lands. Currently, OCPR does not apply cultivation or forest management practices to its proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands. 91 Pe Prescribed Fire Vegetation removal via Mechanical Equipment** Cultivation Forest Chemical Management Control* Total 0 0 0 0 0.25 0.25 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.03% 0.03% 1 2 016 Table 1. Summary of major management strategies by acreage on proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands operated by OCPR. Oakland County Parks - Acreages Managed by Strategy (2011 - 2015) Prescribed Fire Vegetation removal via Mechanical Equipment** Cultivation Forest Management Chemical Control Total Total Acreage Treated = 1647.48 14.93 0.00 0.00 2705.72 4368.1 Avg Annual Acres Treated = 329.50 2.99 0.00 0.00 541.14 873.63 Managed Land Acres Treated 1603.25 14.72 0.00 0.00 2445.70 4063.67 Average Annual Managed Land Acres Treated 320.65 2.94 0.00I 0,00 489.14 812.73 Percent of Total Managed Land Treated Annually 6.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.3% 15.5% Unmanaged Land Acres Treated 44.23 0.21 0.00 0.00 260.02 304.46 Average Annual Unmanaged Land Acres Treated 8.85 0.04 0.00 0.00 52.00 60.89 Percent of Total Unmanaged Land Treated Annually 0.6% 0.003% 0.0% 0.0% 3.5% 4.1% OCPR manages a total of 6,757 acres of enrolled land; 5,256 acres are classified as managed land, 1,501 acres are classified as unmanaged land **Brush Hog, Brush Blade, Flail Mower Table 2. Summary of major management strategies by acreage on proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands operated by OCAir. Oakland County Aviation Division - Acreages Managed by Strategy Average Annual Unmanaged Land Acres Treated Percent of Total Unmanaged Land Treated OCIA manages a total of 923 acres of enrolled land - all classified as unmanaged land. *Less than 0.25 Acres (Roundup® along base of perimeter chain link fence lines at Oakland County International Airport] **Brush Hog, Brush Blade, Flail Mower 10 IPage Vegetation removal via Mechanical &aliment" Forest Chemical Management Control Prescribed Fire Cultivation Total Percent of Total Unmanaeed Land Treated 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 5 0.0% 2 0 16 Table 3. Summary of major management strategies by acreage on proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands operated by OCFMO. Oakland County Facilities Maintenance & Operations Acreages Managed by Strategy Average Annual Unmanaged Land Acres 0 0 0 266 266 Treated 0 CFMO manages a total of 532 acres of enrolled land - all classified as unmanaged land. **Brush Hog, Brush Blade, Flail Mower As evident from the information provided above, the percentage of unmanaged lands subject to treatments across Oakland County Departments is not expected to exceed 2.3% per year. The percentage of managed lands operated by OCPR subject to treatments is not expected to exceed 15.5% per year. Thus, a significant percentage of the potentially occupied areas on OCPR-operated managed lands will not be subject to actions that may result in take covered by the agreement. In addition, during 2011 — 2015, when management strategies were applied as summarized above to managed lands operated by OCPR, only 1 EMR taking incident occurred within an Oakland County Park. This taking involved physical harm of the snake by a park patron acting on unmanaged land at the Orion Oaks Dog Park. The incident did not involve or result from the application of any of the management strategies outlined in Section 1V or Tables 1-3. A summary of all known and documented EMR taking incidents involving OCPR enrolled properties is available in Appendix F. Incidental take that does occur as a result of land management strategies, or the individual actions of park users, will likely occur only occasionally, and is not expected to nullify the conservation benefits anticipated under the CCAA Cl for Oakland County. Completion of specific conservation actions at both the local or landscape scale afforded by this agreement is expected to result in overall net benefits, although may create a temporary risk to individual snakes. III. DESCRIPTION OF EMR OCCUPIED HABITAT OCPR is the only Oakland County Department seeking to enroll managed lands with documented [MR occurrences and potential occupied habitat. 11IPage 16 For management purposes, based on historical accounts and recent confirmed EMR occurrence records, OCPR considers all enrolled lands categorized as managed lands (5,255 acres) to be potentially occupied habitat (reference maps provided in Appendix C). Park-specific profiles including information on park acquisition history, current land use, operations, programming and recreational amenities, and future projected uses, is available in the OCPR 'Five-Year Park and Recreation Master Plan 2013-2017' (accessible at: http://www.destinationoakland.com/planningjorganization/Pages/Recreation-plan.aspx). Park-specific Natural Resource profiles including information on geology, significant natural communities and wildlife, and historical and current land management practices are included in Appendix D. Eastern Massasauga rattlesnakes have been documented at 7 of the 13 Oakland County Parks, including Addison, Independence, Highland, Lyon, Orion, Rose, and Springfield Oaks. A summary of occurrences by park and year (2007 — 2015) is provided in Appendix A. Locations of EMR occurrences from 2007-2015 are symbolized by year in park-specific maps included in Appendices C and E. Prior to 2007, OCPR did not have a formal tracking mechanism for EMR occurrences. Rather, this knowledge lived with parks staff who have verbally reported historical occurrences at the above mentioned properties. As of 2007, [MR occurrences are reported by park staff, contractors, and visitors using a standardized 'OCPR Eastern Massasauga Observation and Bite incident' report form which requires details of identifying characteristics and photo-documentation when possible (Appendix G). This form is available at park offices and online at www.OaklandCountyParks.com . EMR Observation and Bite Incident reports are collected and confirmed by the Natural Resources Management Unit, and summarized and catalogued in the OCPR GIS database. A report of EMR occurrences and any bite incidents on OCPR-managed and operated lands is submitted to MDNR and MNFI on a biennial basis. In addition to EMR Observation and Bite Incident Reports, OCPR has engaged in formal and informal EMR survey activities as summarized in Table 4. Of note, OCPR contracted with Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc. (ECT) and Herpetological Resource and Management, LLC (HRM) during 2014-2015 to perform a comprehensive, system-wide baseline Herpetological Inventory. This professional inventory documented breeding populations of [MR at both Orion and Highland Oaks, and identified the following additional parks as having the potential to support viable populations of EMR based on historical records and the current habitat quality of park natural areas; Addison, Groveland, Independence, Rose, Springfield, and Waterford Oaks. An Executive Summary of the 2015 OCPR Herpetological Inventory is provided in Appendix H. 12IPage 2016 Table 4. EMR Survey methods implemented by OCPR 2006 — 2015. Survey Description Survey Interval Areas Covered Responsible Party Staff Observations During Land Management Work Annually All managed and unmanaged lands where management strategies are applied by the NR Management Unit Field Crew. NR Management Unit Field Crew Pre and Post Prescribed Burn Mortality Surveys Annually Pre and post-burn meander surveys are conducted in all prescribed burn units on managed and unmanaged lands to look for wildlife mortalities with a focus on EMR and other herp species. NR Management Unit Field Crew (Data forms, Appendix!) Contractor Observations During Land Management Work Annually All invasive areas contracted for treatment by one of the Section IV management strategies on managed and unmanaged lands. OCPR Blanket Contractors (historically Cardno, Owen Tree, Borneman, LLC, Plantwise) 2008 AmeriCorps NCCC Grant Surveys One-time Survey 1-day survey per park by a team of 9 at key wetland and adjacent upland areas at Independence, Addison, Orion, and Highland Oaks. Crew of 9 AmeriCorps NCCC Students and 2 OCPR NR Management Unit Staff 2014 — 2015 OCPR Baseline Herpetological Inventory Anticipated 10- year Interval Comprehensive baseline herpetological survey of all OCPR parks with the exception of Catalpa Oaks. 3,000 person hours of field surveys were conducted over 1200 acres of parkland. ECT and HRM contractors (Executive Summary, Appendix it full report available upon request) Requested Access for Research Surveys As Requested Independence and Rose Oaks County Park. Approximately 2 requests from MNFI and MSU since 2006 13IPage 2016 IV. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR ENROLLED LANDS The County of Oakland is committed to conserving [MR by managing and restoring habitat, and minimizing threat and risk factors for EMR on enrolled lands during the life of the CCAA CI Agreement. To accomplish this, Oakland County seeks to follow the Conservation Measures for managed and unmanaged lands presented in the MDNR CCAA (Section 7.0; pp 18-26 as referenced in the 'Final Draft' dated February 2016). Tables 1-3 summarize major management strategies by acreage on proposed managed and unmanaged enrolled lands for OCPR, OCAir, and OCFMO. OCPR park-specific maps of proposed activities on enrolled managed and unmanaged land are available in Appendix E. A. Management Strategies for Managed Lands - Oakland County Parks and Recreation Properties The following sections outline best practices by conservation measure, with emphasis on how OCPR will apply protocols internally on designated managed lands to ensure adherence to the recommended MDNR EMR CCAA guidelines for: • Wetland Protection • Prescribed Fire • Mowing and Hydro-axing • Cultivation • Water Level Manipulation • Forest Management • Chemical Control • Collection, Release, Relocation and Persecution • Trails and Pathways 1. Wetland Protection The primary threat to the EMR is habitat loss, in particular the effects of past, widespread wetland loss. While the primary function of OCPR properties is the provision of public recreation and conservation of greenspace, the landholdings play an important role in conserving EMR by providing places where wetlands have been conserved. The 13 Oakland County parks and wetlands they support serve as hubs, sites, and links within a broader regional network of critical EMR habitat. The effectiveness of Oakland County park lands as part of the conservation landscape for the EMR is demonstrated by the number of remaining [MR populations they support. Wetland community types within DC parks include; wet-mesic prairie, southern wet meadow, fen, bog, hardwood conifer swamp, tamarack swamp, southern swamp, emergent and submergent wetlands. 14IPage 20 -i 6 OCPR has both MDNR and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) wetland easements at Lyon Oaks County Park, and is actively pursuing a wetland restoration project for MDEQ Easement at Addison Oaks County Park. Conserving wetlands is one of the most significant EMR conservation measures that OCPR can continue to provide. To this end, OCPR's Natural Resources Management Unit actively stewards the 1200 acres of open water and adjacent wetlands that fall within the park system through invasive species control and prescribed burning. 2. Prescribed Fire Fire is a natural process that occurs in many Michigan natural communities, including fens and other vegetation types occupied by [MR. Prescribed fire promotes dynamic changes in the landscape that set back succession, improve [MR habitat, and may be beneficial to [MR populations in the long run. Currently, the impacts from prescribed fire on [MR populations are uncertain. OCPR will follow peer- reviewed literature for current findings on the positive and negative effect of prescribed burns on [MR populations and habitat, and incorporate recommended best practices into strategies for use of fire in occupied areas. OCPR has conducted contracted prescribed burns annually since 2007 as part of a multi-pronged approach to maintaining and restoring park natural communities. To date, OCPR has cumulatively burned approximately 2,625 acres of parkland (2007 — 2016). Contracted burns are planned and coordinated by the Natural Resources Management Unit. Staff applies several best practices to minimize impact to [MR and other herp species including: • Conducting burns during the EMR inactive season - in early spring or late fall prior to EMR emergence and following EMR return to overwintering/ hibernacula areas. • On-site meetings with contractors to review burn units and plans for minimizing impact to wildlife, including EMR. This includes provisions in the burn plan regarding restricted seasonal timing of the burn, requiring back burns or ignition patterns resulting in a slow rate of spread, restricting head-fires and ringing of burn units for those areas where EMR have been observed and/ or where potential habitat and/ or hibernacula may occur. • Never burning 100% of a natural community type represented in the park in any given burn. • Conducting pre and post-meander surveys of each burn unit to detect the presence of wildlife, including EMR prior to burns, and to detect and document any wildlife mortality resulting from burns (forms available in Appendix 1). 151Page 20i6 • Pre-burn soil temperature monitoring as a predictor of EMR emergence. Prior to each burn a minimum of 3 soil temperature readings are taken in upland and wetland habitats throughout the burn unit using a digital thermometer in the top 6-8" of soil. Soil temperature data is recorded using field GPS units. An EMR emergence guideline of soil temperatures at 46.4 — 48.2F is used. Every attempt is made to conduct burns when soil temperatures fall below this range in units where EMR have been observed or potential habitat and/or hibernacula may occur (forms available in Appendix I). Prescribed fire will be allowed in managed habitat even though it has the potential to kill individual snakes. At some managed sites, prescribed fire may be the preferred or only effective management treatment for invasive species or discouraging woody growth for the purpose of maintaining important habitat. OCPR will adhere to the following additional MDNR CCAA guidelines when using prescribed fire to enhance or increase suitability of EMR habitat while minimizing the potential loss of individual snakes: a) Burning in managed EMR habitat when snakes are inactive or not emergent is unrestricted except when current conditions could possibly result in snake emergence. if available, use a Snake Emergence Prediction Model (SEPM). if the model predicts that snakes may be emergent, burning will be conducted according to the protocols described below. If the model predicts snakes are not active, then burning is unrestricted. b) Land managers will leave unburned areas adjacent to prescribed burns to serve as snake refugia whenever possible. c) Prescribed burn plans will use 'back burning' as the primary ignition strategy. This approach will minimize entrapping snakes between flame fronts. However, the burn manager may make the judgment, during a burn treatment, that encirclement ignition or strip firing is necessary to protect human safety or property. d) Burn prescriptions to outline a maximum rate of spread no faster than -6 chains per hour (17.6 feet per minute) with an average targeted rate of 10 chains per hour or less (11 feet per minute), except in known hibernacula areas. A slower rate of spread may allow snakes within the burn unit adequate time to find refugia. e) Where hibernacula are known to be dense (greater than 5 hibernacula per acre), no burning is allowed from March 15 to May 15, unless the SEPM predict snakes to be inactive and not yet 16IPage 12016 emerged. Where hibernacula are known to be diffuse (less than 5 hibernacula per acre) across the landscape, burns between March 15 and May 15 can move at no faster than 8 chains per hour (8.8 feet per minute). f) Fire breaks will be established following existing fuel breaks (roads, rivers, trails...) to the greatest extent possible. Cultivation (disking or roto-tilling) of burn breaks will be minimized to the extent that human health and safety are not jeopardized. Cultivation and mowing fire breaks will be established during the inactive season to the extent possible. 3. Mowing and Hydro-axing OCPR uses flail mowing and brush-hogging in managed natural areas to control invasive species, establish fire breaks, establish native grassland plantings, and establish and maintain trails. Flail mowing and brush-hogging activities are conducted by OCPR staff and contractors. The seasonal timing of vegetation removal activities as described above, is limited to the EMR inactive season with the exception of trail maintenance. Mowed trails are cut as early as possible in the spring when soil conditions prohibit rutting, and maintained at <6 inches by regular mowing thereafter through the EMR active season. While mechanical treatments are an important natural area restoration tool, the use of heavy mowing equipment may cause direct snake mortality and impact the long-term survival of localized EMR populations. As such, the following MDNR CCAA guidelines will be observed when mechanical treatments are used in managed habitat to increase habitat suitability for rattlesnakes and minimize mortalities: a) Set mower deck heights to maintain turf grass at <6 inches at all times. b) In areas with known hibernacula, mowing and hydro-axing are not allowed at any time of year. c) Mowing and Hydro-axing will follow the most recent rutting guidelines for the DNR (http://www.michigan.govidocuments/dnr/IC4011 SustainableSoilAndWaterQualityPracticesO nForestLand 268417 7.pdf). d) Mowing or hydro-axing of grasses over 6 inches will occur only during the inactive season, except to control non-native vegetation in degraded habitats. e) After snakes have emerged, mowing and hydro-axing will only be allowed when land managers are trying to improve EMR habitat in highly degraded sites (>90% canopy closure or >75% nonnative invasive species). 17IPage 201 6 ,..11(111 4. Cultivation OCPR does not currently maintain enrolled lands in cultivation or provide agricultural leases. Should these practices be implemented in the future, the following MDNR CCAA guidelines would apply on enrolled managed lands operated by OCPR: a) Areas that are to be treated with mechanical soil disturbance will be mowed during the inactive season to <6 inches in height so that they are unattractive to snakes the following spring. b) Areas may be continuously maintained as row-cropped agriculture. c) Narrow strips of land may be cultivated for the establishment of fire breaks, as outlined in the prescribed fire guidelines. d) Cultivation may be used when necessary to protect human or natural resource health and safety (e.g., wildfire suppression.) 5. Water Level Manipulation Maintaining the natural hydrology of lacustrine and palustrine communities is critical for maintaining viable populations of amphibians and reptiles. In some wetland complexes, the natural fluctuations in water levels help maintain open landscapes. Alterations to wetland hydrology may have negative impacts on amphibian and reptile populations. For example, groundwater or saturated soils protect hibernating snakes from freezing during winter. Alteration of hydrology during critical periods related to hibernation may have detrimental effects on EMR and other hero species. For example, drawdowns during the inactive season may result in removing the heat sink capabilities of the water and weakening the thermal link to warmer areas farther underground, which may impact [MR survivorship. Flooding during the active season may not kill EMR, but may force them out of suitable habitat. Extended flooding may destroy critical elements of EMR habitat. Fluctuations in hydrology caused by natural processes such as beaver damming may have both positive and negative effects on [MR habitat and populations. OCPR maintains 2 Agri-dams; 1 associated with a wetland restoration area at Lyon Oaks County Park, and one associated with a constructed retention pond at Waterford Oaks County Park. The Lyon Oaks water control structure is set at a permanent level to maintain the desired wet-mesic prairie wetland type. This structure has not been adjusted since project completion and MDEQ clearance was awarded in March, 2013. OCPR has no intent of applying seasonal water level manipulation to this area. The Waterford Oaks Agri-dam was installed in the summer of 2010 and has been used to manipulate retention pond water levels for the purposes of invasive species management (removal of buckthorn 18IPage I 2016 and box-elder). This water level manipulation occurs during the EMR active season. It should be noted that no occurrences of EMR have been recorded at Waterford Oaks in greater than 10 years. The County of Oakland owns a dam located at the outlet of Mill Pond at the North end of Springfield Oaks County Park. The Mill Pond dam has been in place since the late 1800's and facilitates the presence of Davisburg Road. The County of Oakland has a formal agreement with Springfield Township which outlines cost-share provisions for dam maintenance. The dam is managed at a consistent water level unless manipulation is needed for the purposes of dam repair and maintenance and/ or in response to safety or regulatory concerns. Springfield Township's Shiawassee Basin Fen Preserve, which harbors a globally-ranked fen that supports a viable, breeding population of EMR, stretches to the North (downstream) of the Mill Pond dam. Any future planning efforts related to the maintenance, repair, or alteration of the dam will be closely coordinated with Springfield Township, as well as MDNR's upstream land interest (Davisburg State Game Area), and take into consideration potential impacts to [MR and other wildlife. Beaver activity is prevalent in many OCPR managed properties. The majority of beaver activity occurring within managed land extents is likely beneficial and contributes to the maintenance of suitable EMR habitat in the parks. OCPR supports an active beaver management program. Beaver damming activity that causes impacts to built infrastructure within parks or adjacent private lands, or which results in conditions potentially hazardous to park staff, visitors, or neighboring properties is not tolerated. Such impacts are mitigated through volunteer trapping during the MDNR-regulated season (EMR inactive season), and MDNR-permitted nuisance dam removal and contracted trapping during the EMR active season. The following MDNR CCAA guidelines will be observed when manipulating water levels in managed habitat: a) Water levels in managed habitat will not be drawn down during the inactive season, except for human health and safety reasons. b) Water levels may not be raised for more than two continuous weeks during a single inactive season, except for health and safety concerns. c) Permanent flooding or drainage that results in loss of EMR habitat is prohibited. d) Water levels may be raised during the active season. 19IPage 201.6 e) This agreement does not obligate the County of Oakland to manage beaver to maintain water levels. f) Temporary flooding to mimic the restorative effects of beaver activity for one to five years will need written pre-approval from MDNR and the Service. 6. Forest Management Most forestry activities that are conducted in accordance with sustainable forest management principles are not expected to negatively impact EMR populations. Currently, OCPR does not engage in stand management, thinning, or harvesting forestry practices. Hazardous tree removals are conducted on a proactive basis in response to structural degradation, disease, or storm damage by the OCPR Natural Resources Unit Tree Crew, Park Grounds Maintenance Staff, and contractors. Hazardous tree removals and associated arbor care practices such as tree-specific thinning, pruning, and stump grinding occur within OCPR managed properties during both the active and inactive EMR seasons. Tree removal and associated activities are recorded by GPS and tracked in OCPR's work order system and GIS. Should OCPR expand its Forest Management activities beyond responsive hazardous tree management, the following MDNR CCAA guidelines will be observed: a) Conduct timber harvesting operations when substrate is firm and dry in mid to late summer or when the ground is adequately frozen so that rutting and compaction is minimized. b) Reforest stands through natural regeneration or tree planting (including appropriate site preparation, such as trenching and scarification). c) Planting densities should be at levels that assure a similar cover type pattern, or retain or mimic more open forest communities (e.g., oak barren or savanna) to reflect historical natural communities for the southeast Michigan/Oakland County inter-lobate region. d) Consider increasing fine and coarse woody debris retention, creating brush piles and favoring other habitat elements. Slash burning will occur only during the inactive season. 7. Chemical Control The use of chemicals to control undesirable or invasive species for the purposes of ecological restoration or wildlife habitat improvement is a standard land practice used by natural resource professionals. Currently, many land managers use herbicides because of their effectiveness, ease of 20IPage 2016 use, and cost effectiveness. Although herbicide use may be an effective habitat management tool, a paucity of research exists on the effects of chemicals on herpetofauna, specifically, EMR. Since 2007, OCPR has used chemical control as part of a multi-pronged approach to controlling invasive and undesirable plants for the purposes of natural community restoration. Approximately 9.3% of managed lands and 3.5% of unmanaged lands receive annual herbicide application for invasive control. Chemical application is performed by the OCPR NR Management Unit staff and contractors. Both staff and contractors are required to adhere to the following best practices related to use of herbicides in park natural areas: • Applicators must have the proper Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Pesticide Applicator Certification by category for the target species they are treating. • Applicators must adhere to pesticide labels as law, and are responsible for using required personal protective equipment (PPE). • Aquatic-safe herbicides and adjuvants must be used when working in or within 50' of a wetland or other aquatic resource. • Pesticide application information (as required by law) will be recorded daily. (Reference Appendix I for form). • Use of herbicides in natural areas should be limited during critical wildlife breeding and nesting seasons. OCPR will adhere to the following additional MDNR CCAA guidelines when using chemical control to enhance or increase suitability of EMR habitat while minimizing the potential loss of individual snakes: a) Broadcast herbicide applications to managed lands is prohibited except when land managers are re-establishing suitable habitat at highly degraded sites (e.g. converting row crops to native grasslands or to control monocultures of invasive species). b) Land managers may use other, non-broadcast herbicide treatment techniques to control invasive plant species on managed lands such as; spot spraying, cut-stump, wicking, drill and fill, and basal bark applications. 21IPage 20 1 6 8. Collection, Release, Relocation and Persecution Collection of EMR for personal pets arid commercial trade is an ongoing problem. Poachers have posed as researchers or collaborators of researchers to obtain information on where to find EMR. EMR held in captivity will not be released into the wild because the potential for introducing diseases into an area is significant. Mixing stocks could also have undesirable genetic effects. OCPR has best practice guidelines for EMR movement, and response to human or dog bite incidents (see Appendix J). Relevant staff is trained on these procedures annually. The following guidelines will be observed to minimize the potential negative impacts from the collection, release, relocation and persecution of rattlesnakes: a) Details on specific locations of snakes or hibernacula will be treated with the same sensitivity as location of state or federally listed species because collection or killing at hibernacula could devastate a population. b) EMR legally maintained in captivity will not be released back into the wild. Those snakes that have been held temporarily for research purposes may be released where they were captured if they are in good health and have been held in isolation from other reptiles. c) [MR will only be moved to protect the snake or people. EMR that must be moved should be moved less than 500 m and into the same wetland system, but not across barriers (e.g., roads). If a snake is moved across property lines, permission will be obtained from the landowner. [MR lacking knowledge of their surroundings have elevated levels of mortality. d) Staff will be routinely educated about EMR because they are in an excellent position to provide public education. e) Priority will be given to placing snakes that cannot be released or are confiscated into the [MR Species Survival Plan population maintained by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums where they may have both an education benefit and contribute to the captive population and possible future assurance breeding. 9. Trails and Pathways OCPR maintains approximately 68 miles of trail within 11 out of the 13 parks in the system. Trail surface types include pavement, crushed limestone, 21AA aggregate, boardwalk, mowed grass, and dirt. For human safety, recreational use, and enjoyment of trails and pathways, it is necessary to perform maintenance on the trails, including grading, gravel filling, culvert installation, mowing, vegetation-trimming, and other activities. 22 IPaEe 2016 Currently, the majority of construction and maintenance on existing trails occur during the EMR active season. Mowing and surface repair activities are done as early in the spring as possible based on soil and hydrology conditions to minimize impact to EMR during the active season. Trails are consistently mowed throughout the growing season to maintain turf grass at <6 inches. OCPR constructs boardwalks through wetlands using an MDEQ-approved cantilever construction process which creates minimal impact to wetlands during both the active and inactive seasons. OCPR applies a GIS-based analysis and planning process when siting the location of new trails. This analysis contains provisions which consider the potential impact new trails will have on wildlife, including EMR and other herpetofauna species. Trail design and siting principles that Minimize habitat destruction and fragmentation are prioritized. Development of design, construction and maintenance standards specific to OCPR park trails is in process. Also under development is a protocol for regular trail inspections by trained volunteers. The following MDNR CCAA guidelines will be incorporated into OCPR trail construction and maintenance standards as they are developed: a) Set mower deck heights to maintain turf grass at <6 inches at all times. b) Management will follow the most recent rutting guidelines for the DNR. c) Outside areas of known hibernacula, mowing or hydro-axing of grasses over 6 inches will occur only during the inactive season, except to control non-native vegetation in degraded habitats. d) Development of new trails/pathways or substantive changes to existing trails/pathways within managed land must include consultation with the OCPR NR Management Unit, and adhere to all relevant State and Federal Permitting processes pertaining to Threatened & Endangered Species, and Wetland Protection prior to initiation of construction. B. Management Strategies for Unmanaged Lands The unmanaged lands category includes lands that are not considered significant to the conservation of the EMR, and/or lands where other goals and mandates require that the management strategies outlined in Section IV will not apply. The unmanaged lands are generally not suitable habitat for EMR or not suitable to sustain the conservation of the species, but have been included in the CCAA to provide some basic conservation measures. The following Oakland County Departments have designated enrolled, unmanaged 23IPage I 2016 lands: OCPR, OCAir, OCFMO. Appendix A and Table 1-3 provide a summary of enrolled Oakland County properties and designated unmanaged acreage. The Enrolled Landowners will use the following guidelines on designated unmanaged land: 1. Possession of EMR will continue to be prohibited. This will be accomplished and enforced under the MDNR's Director's Order (No. DFI-166.98, Regulations on the Take of Reptiles and Amphibians; Act 165 of the Public Acts of 1929, as amended, Sec. 302.1c(1) and 302.1c(2) of the Michigan Compiled Laws) which prohibits take of "special concern" reptiles and amphibians without a permit from the DNR. 2. Upon documentation of more than one individual, evidence of reproduction, and availability of suitable habitat on enrolled lands previously designated as Unmanaged Land, signatories may re- classify enrolled areas as Managed Land, but are not required to do so. Consideration will be given to whether the EMRs found are associated with a known and viable population nearby. 3. Management of Unmanaged Land where EMR are unwelcome will focus on management techniques that discourage EMR use. For example, grassy areas around buildings or campsites will be frequently mowed because tall vegetation could attract EMR. 4. Avoid or minimize the potential for actions on the Unmanaged Lands that may restrict EMR dispersal between Managed Lands that are separated by less than 1 km. Activities that may limit dispersal may include new or expanded paved roads or motorized vehicle trails. In order to provide incidental take coverage for these types of activities pursuant to the CCAA the MDNR and the Service must first confirm the action proposed is consistent with the CCAA standard. 5. The following guidelines will be observed to minimize the potential negative impacts from the collection, release, relocation and persecution of rattlesnakes: a) Details on specific locations of snakes or hibernacula will be treated with the same sensitivity as location of state or federally listed species because collection or killing at hibernacula could devastate a population. b) [MR legally maintained in captivity will not be released back into the wild. Those snakes that have been held temporarily for research purposes may be released where they were captured if they are in good health and have been held in isolation from other reptiles. c) EMR will only be moved to protect the snake or people. [MR that must be moved should be moved less than 500 m and into the same wetland system but not across barriers (e.g., roads). 74IPage 2016 If a snake is moved across property lines, permission will be obtained from the landowner. [MR lacking knowledge of their surroundings have elevated levels of mortality. d) Staff will be routinely educated about EMR because they are in an excellent position to provide public education. e) Priority will be given to placing snakes that cannot be released or are confiscated into the EMR Species Survival Plan population maintained by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums where they may have both an education benefit and contribute to the captive population and possible future assurance breeding. 25 1Page 2016 V. STAFF TRAINING Staff training materials developed by OCPR are included in Appendix J. These materials are available to all Oakland County Departments enrolled in the EMR CCAA Cl. OCPR's Natural Resources Coordinator conducts training related to EMR identification and response protocols annually with key OCPR staff as summarized Table 5. Table 5. Summary of EMR training conducted with OCPR Staff annually. TRAINING MATERIAL TRAINING EVENT/FREQUENCY STAFF INVOLVED EMR/ Snakes of Michigan Identification • Seasonal Supervisors & Staff Training —Annually • Supervisor Safety Trainings — Annually • New Hire Information Binders Park Supervisors, Seasonal Supervisors, Dog Park Staff, Nature Center Staff, New Park Staff EMR Movement Protocol • Seasonal Supervisors & Staff Training —Annually • Supervisor Safety Trainings — Annually • New Hire Information Binders Park Supervisors, Seasonal Supervisors, Dog Park Staff, Nature Center Staff, New Park Staff EMR Bite Response Protocol • Seasonal Supervisors & Staff Training—Annually • Supervisor Safety Trainings — Annually • New Hire Information Binders Park Supervisors, Seasonal Supervisors, Dog Park Staff, Nature Center Staff, New Park Staff EMR Observation & Bite Incident Report • Seasonal Supervisors & Staff Training — Annually • Supervisor Safety Trainings — Annually • New Hire Information Binders Park Supervisors, Seasonal Supervisors, Dog Park Staff, Nature Center Staff, New Park Staff VI. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Education and outreach efforts are needed to raise awareness and understanding about the EMR for all stakeholders in order to reduce persecution or indiscriminate killing, and to promote conservation of the species. Public education and outreach materials related to EMR awareness and conservation, as developed 26IPage 2016 by OCPR are included in Appendix K. These materials are available to all Oakland County Departments enrolled in the EMR CCAA Cl. OCPR's Nature Education Specialist, Seasonal Program Specialists, and Naturalists at the Lewis E. Wint Nature Center (Independence Oaks) and Red Oaks Nature Center (Red Oaks) within OCPR's Recreation Programs and Services Department, provide public education workshops and programs that include information about EMR and their conservation and management needs as summarized in Table 6. Table 6. Summary of public education and outreach related to EMR conducted by OCPR Staff annually. OUTREACH MATERIAL/EVENT EVENT LOCATION/FREQUENCY TARGET AUDIENCE EMR Present Signage All OCPR Parks with known EMR Occurrences — permanently installed at park entrances and key trail heads. Park users, contractors, staff EMR Life History/ Biology Interpretive Sign Travelling table-top display; used seasonally at parks with known EMR occurrences at; events, in trailhead kiosks, in nature centers, golf course pro-shops. Park users, contractors, staff Dogs and Snakes Brochure Available at OCPR Dog Park Contact Stations and online at OaklandCountyParks.com ; distributed at 6 Vaccination Clinics co-hosted by OCPR and All About Animals Clinic - held at 5 parks and drawing 1000 participants annually; distributed at EMR Awareness Events. Park users, Oakland County dog-owners Sharing the Parks with EMR Sign/ Brochure Travelling table-top display; used seasonally at parks with known EMR occurrences at: events, in trailhead kiosks, in nature centers, golf course pro-shops. Park users, contractors, staff EMR Awareness Days • Annual 1/2-day event at Orion and Lyon Oaks Dog Parks featuring [MR displays, information, brochures, live snakes, kids' activities. Attendance of approximately 100 people annually. Dog-park users, dog-owners EMR Website Section 1 http://www.destinationoakland.com/conservati Oakland County Residents on/nativespecies/Pages/Wildlife.aspx The following MDNR CCAA guidelines for establishing, sustaining, and growing a comprehensive EMR education and outreach program will be taken into account as Oakland County sustains and broadens public education efforts at the local level: 271Page 201.6 • Conduct research to identify appropriate content and delivery of education and outreach efforts • Learn from other State and Regional EMR public education programs/models efforts • Identify and recruit conservation partners and target audiences • Develop and distribute materials/provide resources • Evaluate effectiveness of efforts • Develop a volunteer network and maintain local, long-term presence/outreach efforts in all Oakland County communities within the species' range VII. REPORTING AND AUDIT PROVISIONS The County of Oakland will compile and submit an annual report to the MDNR no later than December 31 of each year including but not limited to the following qualitative and quantitative data regarding EMR management strategies on enrolled lands: • Total acres of land enrolled in the CCAA • Acres of habitat managed by year and by management technique • Brief description of habitat management implemented each year • Adaptive management: summary of any new information or studies pertaining to EMR. • Number of observed EMR mortalities associated with management activities • Number of other observed EMR mortalities (i.e., road mortalities) • Results of population and habitat monitoring for [MR • Other information deemed pertinent to the EMR conservation program The County of Oakland will comply with any state or federal audits of records related to the CCAA and lands enrolled in the CCAA Certificate of Inclusion. VIII. SUCCESSION AND TRANSFER OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY CCAA CI This CCAA Cl shall be binding on and shall insure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and transferees, (i.e., new owners) in accordance with applicable regulations (50 CFR 13.24 and 13.25). The rights and obligations under this CCAA Cl shall run with the ownership of the enrolled property and are transferable to subsequent non-Federal property owners pursuant to 50 CFR 13.25. If the CCAA Cl is transferred, the new owner(s) will have the same rights and obligations with respect to the enrolled property as the original owner. The new owner(s) will also have the option of receiving CCAA Cl assurances by signing a 2.8IPage 11 2 0 1 6 new CCAA CI and receiving a new CI permit. The County of Oakland shall notify the Service in writing of any transfer of ownership, so that the Service can attempt to contact the new owner, explain the baseline responsibilities applicable to the property, and seek to interest the new owner in signing the existing CCAA Cl or a new one to benefit listed species on the property. Assignment or transfer of the permit shall be governed by Service regulations in force at the time. X. DURATION OF CCAA AGREEMENT AND Cl RENEWAL The CCAA, including any commitments related to funding under Service programs, will be in effect for 25 years following its approval and signing by the Parties. Cl Participants signing this Agreement under the umbrella Agreement will sign on for a minimum of five (5) years. The section 10(a)(1)(A) permit authorizing take of the species will become effective on the date of the final rule listing EMR and will expire when this CCAA expires or is otherwise suspended or terminated. The permit and CCAA may be extended beyond the specified terms prior to permit expiration through the permit renewal process and with agreement of the Parties. Renewal DNR will contact all Cl Participants at least 90 days prior to expiration of their agreement; at this time the CI Participant can either request a Cl renewal or can allow their Cl to expire. If the CI Participant renews the CI before the expiration date the same commitments and assurances will be continued. If the Cl Participant does not wish to renew, it may simply let the Cl expire; then the conservation activities may cease, and the CI Participant will no longer receive the assurances provided by the Enhancement of Survival permit. If the Cl Participant wishes to renew after the original agreement has expired, DNR and Service will decide whether an "as-is" renewal is acceptable or if changed circumstances merit changes in the agreement. Changed circumstances may include modifications and updates to the management guidelines contained in this Cl. If DNR decides to terminate this Agreement or not to renew upon expiration of this Agreement, the Cl Participants have the option of negotiating a new CCAA with the Service. XI. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CCAA The County of Oakland will comply with the terms and conditions of the MDNR CCAA, specifically Sections 8 through 12. 29IPage APPENDIX A. Table - Summary of Oakland County Enrolled Lands 30IPage County of Oakland EMR Implementation Plan (EIVIRIP) Summary of Enrolled Properties Department Summery: Department Color Facility Count Managed Acres Unmanaged Acres Total Acres - reentries Operations &Maintenance IDCFMO 38 0 532 532 Aviation OCAlr N 0 923 923 Parks and Recreation OCPR 13 5255 1502 6757 Department OCFM Facility Type . Oakland County Service Center Facility Nerna Address ••--, 1200 Notth Telegraph Rd Managed Acres 0 Unmanaged Acres 255.53 Total Acres'. 296 Right,Ot-Way (ROW) Present Other Features of Significance Grant/Regulatory f;' Encumbrances 1 _., . .....,. hIp/Range/SectiOn ! I no e year emits.g. .n.., (through 2015) Buildings on theService Center Campus City of Pontiac TIN, R9E,S£C 24 THAT PART OF E 1/2 OF SEC LYING Nil OF TELEGRAPH RD &SLY OF SLY.RW OF OTWRR (Pontiac) OCFM Oakland County Service Center. ' Berildings On the Service Center Buildings on the Service Center Campus Township of Waterford 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 147.05 147 TON, 03E, SEC 24 THAT PART Cr NE 1/4 LYING W OF TELEGRAPH RD (Waterford Twp.) OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings off melt campus 0 ak1and Pomte Offices 230 & 250 Elizabeth Lake Read Pontiac, MI 0 9,47 9 TON R10E, SEC 30 PART OF NW 1/4 14.30-251-001 Br 002 (Pontiac) OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Building off Campus South Oakland Office Blinding (5000) Ian Crooks Road Troy, MI 0 5.52 6 72N, R11E,SEC 32 OAKWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK LOT] (Troy) OCFNI Oakland County Servlee Center: Buildlngs off Campus Animal Control and Trusty Camp 1700 Brown Road Auburn Hills, Ml 0 42 42 14.03-100-028 TON, RUE, SEC 3 PART OF NW 1/43E0 AT N1/4 CDR (Auburn Hills) DCFM Oakland County Service Center- l" Building off Campus 52-3 tastrict Court and Sherrill's Sub-station . (Rochester) 700 & 750 Barclay Circle Rochester Hills, MI 0 9.2 9 15-26.377-001 730, R11E, SEC 26 PART OESW 1/4 (Rochester Hdls) OCFM Vacant Dtde Hwy. Future slte s052.2 District Court Vacant Dixie Hwy. Clarkston, MI 0 9.53 10 0&11-351-005 T44, R9E,SEC 19 PART OF SW 2/4 AT SW SECCOR (IndpendenreTwP)) °GEM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Children's Village A Building - Bldg 65 West MO North Telegraph Rd 0 4 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Bundlngs On the Service Center Children's Village B, C Buildings -014071 and 73 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Inckuded in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: nulldrngs On the Service Center Children's Village 0 Building - Bldg 77 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus SCAM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Children's Village G Building - Illdg 81 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd D 0 Included In above County Campus CCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Ch ildren's Village H Building • Bldg 33 West 12L10 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included In above County Campus CSCAM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings on the Service Center Children's-I/Nage.] Building- Bldg 53 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus Department Facility Type Fertility Name Address PJlanaged Acres Unmanaged Acres Total Acres.. I Right-01May (ROW) Present Other Features of Significance Grant/Regulatory Encumbrances (see Appendix BI Township/Range/Section . DAR Sightings by year (through 201S) OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings an the Service Center Children's Village K Building - Bldg 55 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above CountyCampus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Children's Village School - Bldg 87 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included In above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center 10 Building- Bldg 24 East (vacant) 1200 North Telegraph Rd ri 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Courthouse Tower - Bldg /2 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Courthouse West Wing - 5140 14 East 1200 Ranh Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Commissioner's Auditorium & Board of Commissioner's OffiLUS - Bldg 14 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus CUM Oakland County Service Center: Balldings On the Service Center Courthouse East Wing - Bldg 14 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus OCEM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Courthouse West Wing Extension - Bldg 14 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus C:CFM Oakland County SerVICe Center: Buildings On the Service Center Courthougdse North Lobby- Bl14 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above CountyCampus CCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Executive Office Building lE02) • Bldg 41 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Farmer's Market - Pontiac- Bldg 43 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included In above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings Co the Service Center Health Center - Pontiac- Bldg 36 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd o 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings Cu the Service Center Information Technology Center- Bldg 49 West 1200 North Telegraph Rd 5 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center fall Annex 1ast - Bldg 8 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 C Included in above County Cernpus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center saw Enforcement Complex - Bldg 10 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus Departmem l , Facifity Type , Facility Name , I Address ki.g.4 Auo UnrrAtanaged Total Acres`• Right-Of-Way (ROW) i Present Other Features of Significance Grant/Regulatory Encumbrances (see Appendix B) Township/Range/Section — - - - EMR Sightings by year (through 2015) - - - -- - - - - OCFM Oakland County Service Center : Buildings On the Service Center MaintenanCe Building (storage barn used to store rnower5, loaders, dump trucks, an d misc. materials • no connections to storm drains in barn) 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus . °UM Oaldand County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Materials Management Center (rnail room and central delivery location for large shipments) 1155 Oakland Avenue 0 5.9 6 20-32-220-010 12N, R11E, SEC 32 OAKWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK LOT 7 (Crop) OCFm Oakland County Service Center7 Buildings On the Service Center Medical Care Facility- Bldg 32 East 1200 North Telegraph Ad 0 0 Included in above County Campus OCR)! Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Set.ce Center Medical Examiner's Fadlity - Bldg 10 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland Count/ Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center North Oakland Health Center (NOHC) - Bleg 34 East 1203 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included In above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center North Office Buil26ding (NOB) - Bldg East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Oakland County Cemetery West Blvd 0 23 2 13-24-226-002 13N, R9E, SEC 24THAT PART OF NE 1/4 LYING NLY OF TON RR RAN (Pontiac) OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center Sherriffs Administration Building - Bldg 38 East 1200 North Telegraph Rd 0 C Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service Center: Buildings On the Service Center 57 West -SherHff's Office, Patrol Services Division 1100 County Center Drive 0 0 Included in above County Campus OCFM Oakland County Service ter: Buildings Off the Service Center South Oakland Haaith Center (5041) 771S Greenfiel Road d 0 5 1015, 910E, Section 13 (City of Southfield) 014k Airport Oakland County 650 0 Highland 0 783 783 TOSS, R5E, Sections 16, 17,10 International Airport (Waterford Township) OCAk Airport Oakland/Troy Airport 2672 Industrial Row Drive 0 65 ES TOM, RI1E, Section 32 (City of Tray) OCAir Airport Oakland/Southwast Airport 57751 PontiacTrail 0 75 75 TOM, RO7E, Sections 04, 09 (Lyon Township) °CPR County Parks Addison Oaks 1480 W Romeo Road Leonord, MI 403E7 976 164 1,140 - WRC Drain = Krohn - DTE Power Lines - AT&T Cell Tower -Swim Pond with Darn - Campground - Disc Golf - TF - OSA TO5N, R11E,Sections 33-35 (Addison Township) end TO4N, R11E,SectIon 04 (Oakland Township) 2013 =1 sighting OCR County Parks Cairo Catalpa Oak Greenfield Road Southfield, MI 48076 0 24 24 -Soccer Fields TO1NREE,Section 3, 3 (City , of Southfield) a OCPR County Parks Glen Oaks 30500 13 Mlle Road Farmington HillsMI48334 , 0 122 122 - WRC Drain =Pebble Creek -Golf Course TOON, liCGE,Section 02 (0ty of Farmington Hills) u OCPR County Parks Groveland Oaks' 14555 Dixie Highway Holly, MI 48442 237 124 361 -WRC Drain =Thread Creek - ITC Power Lines (GIS is missing -Campground --re - OSA TO5N, ROSE, Sections 19-20 (Groveland Township) 0 0101 County Parks Highland Oaks Highland MI 48442 297 5 802 inpolwowererurnlg.h,t of park) -nuDn'TE - TF 1030,11070, Sections 02-03 (HIghalnd Township) TO4N, RO7E, Section 34 (Rose Township) 2010=1 sighting 2012 =1 sighting 2013 =1 sighting 2015 = 6 sightings Department Facility Type . Facility Name Add, Managed "m 1 I I Unmanaged ACres Tag Acme' Right•Of-Way (ROW) Present Other Features of Significance Gmnt/Regulatonf Encumbrances (ste Appendix13) 1 Township/Range/Section u _ EMR Sightings.by year (through 2015) ()CPR County Parks Independence Oaks 9501 Sashabaw Road Clarkston, MI 48348 1212 74 1,286 - WOO Drain =Allen - DTE Power Lines - (TC Owned Corridor - Campground -Swim Pond with Dam - TF - LWCF INN, 0090, Sections 03, 04, 09, 10 15, 16 (Independence Township/ 2308 =2 sightings 2,0 , sthtinv 2012= 1 sighting 2015 = 2 sightings OCPR County Parks Lyon Oaks 52221 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 40393 728 313 1,041 - WRC Drain = Norton - CMS Gas Pipeline - Dog park - Golf course -7F - DED Wetland Easement (RCOC Wetland Bank) - moNR Wetland Easement (Covers all non golf course wetlands) 1010, RO7E,Sections 01,12 (Lyon Township) 7010, F633E, Section 04.07 (City of Wacm) 2009 = 1 sTghtIng OCPR County Parks Orion Oaks 2031W Clarkston Road Lake Orion, M140390 1356 60 916 - WRC Drain = Reid & Branch - Dog Park - LWCF T0414, RIDE, Sections 16-18, 20 (Orion Township) 1007- 'sighting 2008 = 2 sightings 2909 .1 sighting 2010 = 1 sighting 7022-2 sightings 20.130 1 fghting 2214-H sightings 2015=7 sightings DCFFI County Parks Red Oaks 29600 John R Road Madison Heights, Atli 48071 36 105 141 R u -WC Drain = Red Rats - Golf Course - Water Park - Dog Park TD1N, R11E, Sections 61,11, 12 (City of Madison Heights/ 0 DOOR County Parks Rose Oaks 10400 Fish Lake Road Holly, MI 48442 637 3 64 0 - Enbridge Energy OR Pipeline --TF TO4N, 0070, Sections 09,16, 21 (Rose Township/ 2014=1 sighting OCPR County Parks Springfiel Springfield Cods 12451 Andersonville Road Dayisburg, MI 48350 96 277 333 - DIE Power Lines - Mill Pond with Darn - Golf Course - LWCF - OSA TO4N, ROES, St et ons 17,22 (Springfield Township) 201405 sightings 2015 = 1 sighting OCPR County Parks White Lake Oaks 991 N Wilfiarns Lake Road White Lake, MI 48386 97 141 238 - DIE Power Ones - Golf Course 1034, 0000, Sections 13,24 (White Lake Township) TO3N, 509E, Section 10,13 )1/Vaterford Township) 0 OCPR County Parks Waterford Oaks 1702 Scott Lake Road Watvford, MI 48328 123 so 213 - WRC Drain = Pontiac -Waterpark - BMX Track -Toboggan - Greenhouse - OSA TOES, 13090, Section 13, 24 (Waterford Township) 0 Grant Acronyms: Right-of-Way Acronyms: TF Michigan natural ReSOLIITe5 Trust Fund Grant Assisted Land Acquisition WRC= Water Resources Commissioner 014 = Open Space Land Program (federal) Grant Assisted Land Acquisition CMS= Consumers Energy LWCF Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Assisted Land Acquisieon ITC, ITC TransmisSion 2016 APPENDIX B. OCPR Grant-Encumbered Property Maps 35IP age Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Addison Oaks Grant Inventory Addison Oaks County Park QAKLAND COUNTY PARKS r. • Addison Oaks County Park -Grant Assisted Acquisitions- 0 Addison Oaks Pan, enondary Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Assisted Lord Acquistion a§kgr,n,s,P:z.'-„aLt7=,`,V"'" NooGranl Ass,slnd Lond Auqukton Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2890 Wdtlirrts Lake Road Waterford, MI z45-asa-o31}5 ttnni d ,e.,, qAKLAND room a Grant Inventory Groveland Oaks County Park Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Groveland Oaks OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS r- IN • Groveland Oaks County Park -Grant Assisted Acquisitions- Gradeland Oaks Park Scandal? .1? Michigan Naha* Resources Trust Fund Grant Assisted Lard Roguish. mo. Open Space Land Program fre,Wall GrantAssIsted Land noispdation iNt Non-Grant Assisted Land Acqulsean r (rV.,) Oakland County Parks and Recreation MAC Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-853.0D06 L,.[Irla.,,r100 1,1d ,:nn qAKLAND isolun 11 ',11:1 ;I [44 Grant Inventory Highland Oaks County Park Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Highland Oaks OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS • Highland Oaks County Park -Grant Assisted Acquisitions- 0 Highland Oaks Park Boundary VP Michigan Natural Ras...Trust Fund GrantAssisted Land Acguistion 5:92 Non-Grant Assated Land AcquisUon Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-85841906 tt,P. qAKLAND riop n4:1 Grant Inventory Independence Oaks County Park CAKLAND COUNTY PARKS Independence Oaks County Park -Grant Assisted Acquisitions- 0 Indepannuncn Oak. Park Poundary E:3 Conversion Parcel Mchgen Natural lieeowees Ticar Fund Giant Assisled Land Acguiston Land and Water Conservation Fund Cram Assisted Land ...egoist. Gal Non-Grant Assisletl Land ALguistan art) Oakland County Parks and Recreabon 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248,858-0906 +7, Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Independence Oaks , OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS r- lk • • Lyon Oaks County Park -Grant Assisted Acqufsitions- Lyon Ctalita Park I3oandery VP Michigan Natarai RBSOUICEIS Truk Rind Grantifissisted Land Acguistion Gi Non•Grant Assisted Land ficguistion Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2850 Watkins take Rood Waterford, MI 248.556.09W 1, :nu Do,Lir.r.t.e,61 lit 'Fr's. Grant Inventory Lyon Oaks County Park Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Lyon Oaks OAKLAND ['Ku; r VII ;1M AKLAND COUNTY PARKS 11 4S 0 Lyon Oaks Oaks County Park -Regulatory Encumbrances- DPark Boundary - MDNR Wetland Easement EMR Sighting Trail Water Course Water Area • Railroad Road n RCOC Wetland Mitigation Bank MNFI Potential Conservation Areas Priority One Priority Two Priority Three IC 2015 Aerial Imagery 670 1,340 free: Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-0906 www.DestinaticrOakland,corn Map Created on: 061201206 109d 009' I- 09L. 0 Alunoo puepteodMj uoki jo 1. uo!i3a9 Aiuno3 puepteo ,1o; uoissp.uwoo peoH / wed Atunoo pilePle0 Pd Alunoo s>leo uoki devl uopeooi els •I ain6H LOO g AeqwenoN :meal° den eieaouev 900Z :0101-1d le1-18V 0 0.) ;•e- Aiepunog Alledoid els uopqm puullem uop6mn pueboi 4-1c, EPANAr= >fldVd AiN1100 SAVO NOA1 peill104 eouaqu2 >laud Egg() 57Z-6111 .)vi 6E50'5ZZ-00 9 liVt 101 Uog16141 etins now Joniu•trso D-11 ,1V,I,N.t1INFQC )H LANE 1-1;1[ INVAMilN 000€ Grant Inventory Orion Oaks County Park to • Orion Oaks County Park -Gra nt Assisted Acquisitions- Orion Oaks Para BIAltIdElly Land and Water Conservation Fund MO Grant Resisted Land AoqUistron I T Oakland County Parks t nd Racrentinn 2800 Watkins Lake Road Watarford, MI 248.858.0906 Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Orion Oaks 9AKLAND Dom ; I fa 'PO :4:1 Grant Inventory Rose Oaks County Park Rase Oaks Park Houndaq w Michiikan Nahaal Resmacas Trast Fund Grant Assisted tend Acemation Oakland County Parks and Recreation /SOO WaLkirS Lake Read Waterford, MI 248-958-09% Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Rose Oaks qAKLAND room I II i•7111 .1 Grant Inventory Springfield Oaks County Park OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS • p. $ • Springfield oaks County Park -Grant Assisted Acquisitions- 0 Spdsgkeld Llaks Park Boundary 0 C.,,IYCFrion Parc,' grao Land and water Conservation Fund Grant Assisted Land Angutstion ailA. QM, Spanri Land laregrard (Weirs!) GrantAsalsted Land Regulation NoryGrant Assisted Land Acquisition CT? Oukland County Parku and Recreation MO Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248.858-0906 %sun:n Ortirnduu Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Springfield Oaks AK LAND [kw] L I 11 '•111 :TM Grant Inventory Waterford Oaks County Park r QAKLAND COUNTY PARKS . .r • • e a • Ai) •nn• - Waterford Oaks County Park -Grant Assisted Acquisitions- 0 VValerford Oaks Park Boundary 014 Open Space Land %gram Vedera7 Grant Assisted Land Acquislon ZS Non-Grant Assisted Land Acquistion - Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 245.858-0906 wn.DadinaLon0i.and cer. r an Map of Grant-Assisted Acquisitions - Waterford Oaks qAKLAND room iii VII 2016 APPENDIX C. Maps - OCPR Managed and Unmanaged Enrolled Lands, OCAir Unmanaged Lands 47IP age 0 q Beech 06011 3 2015 Willow yt.60,csTe- Cherry C-\ 1 Predmore F9.15 OAKLAND—• -- COUNTY MICHIGAN L BROOKS PATTERSON OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE Addison Oaks County Park Managed/Unmanaged Extents O Park Boundary Unmanaged Park Area Managed Park Area • EMR Sighting (by year) Trail PI Campsite • Electric Pole — Electric Line 1.1 Cell Tower VVRC DRAIN: Krohn Drain Water Course Water Area Road E75 Fee Oakland County Parks and Recreation 28110 Watkins Lake Road Wate !ford, MI 248-858-0906 www.DastrationOakland.com Map Created on: 06/27/206 7 7,50 Feet 130 tOmaAND17- COUNTY MICHIGAN L BROOKS PATTERSON OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE Catalpa • Catalpa San Quentin Oxford Catalpa Oaks County Park Managed/Unmanaged Extents D Park Boundary Unmanaged Park Area Managed Park Area Road Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, M I 248-858-0906 www.DestinationOakland.corn Map Created no:06127/2016 Whitewood Ravine Firwood Bond lrOAKLANDF COUNTY MICHIGAN L BROOKS PATTERSON OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE Glen Oaks County Park Managed/Unmanaged Extents CI Park Boundary Unmanaged Park Area Managed Park Area Trail WRC DRAIN: Pebble Creek Drain Water Course Water Area Road Golf Area Fairway Green Rough Tee 500 Feat S 0 250 Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-0906 www.DestinationOakland.com Map Created on: OS/27/2016 sc*6 Chinn ,a,yemia'1 ,6698 Gran V. 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L'..,11e1Orit, .1 it r.rte 7 -, ..V.:" , er" Oakland Troy Airport - 65 Acres Oakland County Arport APPENDIX D. OCPR Park-specific Natural Resource Profiles 64IP a ge OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 22 of 57 Park-Wide Planning Units Addison Main is the area where camping and the majority of recreational use take place. Addison Main consists of two parcels of land (total of 700 acres) that were purchased with support from the Open Space Land Program (Grant #0SA-106) in 1969. It is the site of a former family estate and a private hunt club. Addison East comprises three parcels (total of 346 acres) that were purchased in 2005 from the Sullivan family. It features the Addison Connector Trail, natural resources conservation and mowed hiking trails. Addison South (93 acres) consists of old farm fields and hedgerows. Its main recreational feature is a network of equestrian trails. The area has potential for wetland restoration. The property was purchased in 1991 with funding from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. UPDATED: 5/16/2016 4:05:15 PM Mill Pond Adams Lake Buhl Lake OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 23 of 57 1. Natural Resources' The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MNFI, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. To date, seven natural community types have been identified at Addison Oaks. Vernal ponds are scattered throughout Addison Oaks. The former farm fields at Addison Oaks present an important natural resource opportunity at Addison Oaks, because of the habitat they provide for grassland birds. Grassland restoration has been implemented in some areas and planning for restoration of former wetlands is underway. The natural communities at Addison Oaks make Addison Oaks an ecological reservoir worthy of management and protection. Management is focused first on enhancement of priority natural areas through techniques such as prescribed burns, followed by management of invasive species throughout the park. Outcomes of the natural resources management programs are monitored and the resulting data used to guide future management actions. Table 5: Natural Features at Addison Oaks Natural Feature Description 0.9-acre pond fed by hillside springs along west end. Also known as Fishing pond and Milk House pond, as it is adjacent to the Milk House. Connected to Adams Lake northeast of pond by modified creek. 5-acre artificial lake with water controls at north and southwest end. Sand swimming beach at east end and fountain in middle of lake. Connected to Mill Pond southwest of lake by modified creek. 37-acre lake was historically dredged and enlarged. Creeks from the west and north flow into the lake and the outflow with weir is at southeast end. A bridge with paved pathway is between Buhl and Adams lakes. Fishing species include: largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead, black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, northern pike, yellow perch, carp and walleye. See Figure C. Natural Features Map — page 26 UPDATED: 5/16/2016 4:05:15 PM QAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 24 of 57 Natural Feature Description Creek between Modified creek between Mill Pond to the southwest and Adams Adams Lake and Mill Lake to the northeast. Pond Emergent marsh A2 — Wetland Complex Southern hardwood swamp A2 — Wetland Complex Southern shrub-carr A2 — Wetland CornpIex Southern wet meadow A2 —Wetland Complex Hardwood conifer swamp A3 — Hardwood- Conifer Swamp Part of wetland complex scattered throughout park, including along edges of Buhl Lake, Addison Oaks Road, Walker Road, W. Romeo Road and northwest corner. Species include cat-tail, bulrush, sedge, duckweed, and reed canary grass. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout park. Species include red and silver maple, cottonwood, sycamore, oak, elm and ash (many dead or dying due to Emerald Ash Borer). Part of wetland complex scattered throughout park. Also known as scrub-shrub wetland. Species include willow, dogwood, buttonbush, and nannyberry. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout park, especially at northeast end of Buhl lake. Also known as sedge meadow. Species include sedge-- especially tussock sedge, aster, swamp milkweed, Joe-pye-weed and sensitive fern. Found along west edge of Buhl Lake. Species include northern- white cedar, spruce, tamarack, ash, yellow birch, and poison sumac. Dry season photo at left. Open ditch along east side of Addison- Krohn Drain East. Drain is seasonally wet and surrounded by wetland complex - Krohn Drain and temporary pools. Drain was dredged in 1909. It Is 3 miles in length. UPDATED: 5/16/2016 4:05:15 PM Dry-mesic southern forest A4 —Woodland Cornplex Mesic southern forest A4 —Woodland Complex Old field AS—Old field Grassland restoration AG— Grassland restoration Vernal pool A7 —Vernal Pools OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 25 of 57 Natural Feature Description Found on ridges and upper slopes. Also known as oak-hickory forest. Species include oak (white, black, red), maple, elm, hickory, ash, wild black cherry and sassafras. Found on lower slopes. Also known as mixed-deciduous woods or beech-maple forest. Species include maple, American beech, elm, ash, oak, and basswood. 50% of Addison-Main was historically under cultivation, although has not been farmed since 1980, Degraded habitat at Oakland Township parcel. Large areas include Lake George Fields, Walker Road field and equestrian trails which include hedgerows. Mowed once per year. Native grassland demonstration at northeast portion of Addison- Main. Native grass and forb seed mix and perennial plugs planted. Scattered temporary pools, including at southwest corner and along mountain bike trail in the woodlands. Species include red maple, elm, ferns and duckweed. Animal species include wood frog, red-backed salamander and blue-spotted salamander. UPDATED: 5/16/2016 4:05:15 PM Figure C. Natural Features Map Addison Oaks County Park Natural Communities Base Map OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 26 of 57 UPDATED: 5/16/2016 4:05:15 PM Deed/ Lease/ Easement / Agreement Parcel ID Acres Liber and Page 24-13-426-003 (from -001, -002, -004 and 404- 013) 2012- OC to OC Bldg. Auth. Deed 2007- OC to OCPR RCOV (management of park) 2013- Detroit Edison Co. R-O-W underground easement 23.79 44759/567 39194/892 45631/723 OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 10 of 26 Site Analysis Parcel Analysis Catalpa Oaks County Park is composed of 1 parcel totaling 23.79 acres. Copies of all documents cited in the Parcel Analysis are maintained in the Park Master Planning files. Table 4: Parcel Table for Catalpa Oaks Physical Characteristics Geology' The property lies within the Washtenaw Subsection Ecoregion 3 and the Jackson Interlobate Subsubsection 4. This area is found between three glacial lobes and is characterized by ice-contact topography 5 and glacial deposits 6 (Albert, 1995). Surface geology is Lake Arkona shoreline, a proglacial lake. Soils' Soil maps indicated two soil types on the property. The majority is poorly- drained sandy and loamy soil on an altered landscape that has either been covered with fill material or soli material has been excavated. A somewhat- to poorly-drained urban land complex is found along the boundary. Both hydric soils are subject to ponding. Topography" The property is nearly level, with a rise of 20'. Elevations range from 696' at the southeast corner to 716' on the top of the berm near the west boundary. Hydrography' Although no ponds or wetlands currently exist, potential wetlands have been identified by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) over the park and surrounding area. Presettlement Plan Communities v Pre-European settlement vegetation was documented as Mixed Hardwood Swamp (Corner & Albert, 1997). 1.See Planning Map Set, page 4 — Surface Geology 1'See Planning Map Set, page 5 — Soils 11' See Planning Map Set, page 6 —Ten Foot Contours iv See Planning Map Set, page 7 — Hydrography See Planning Map Set, page 8 — Presettlement Vegetation UPDATED: 6/23/2016 5:04:02 PM OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 11 of 26 Regional Context Potential Natural Areas' No potential natural areas have been identified by Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI)7 in Catalpa Oaks. WaterShedil Catalpa Oaks is within the Clinton River Watershed and the Red Run (Meckler Drain) subwatershed (HUC 12 040900030205). Green Infrastructure' No areas of Oakland County's Green Infrastructure Vision are in close proximity. Local parks include the 6.7-acre City of Berkley's Merchant's Park to the southeast and the 4.5-acre city of Southfield's Simms Park to the northwest. Both parks have ball fields, basketball courts, picnic areas and playlots. Existing sidewalk pathways surround the park and proposed pathways have been identified along Catalpa Road and within the park. Land Use Zoning Catalpa Oaks in Southfield is zoned R-A - Single Family Current Land Use Current land use is focused on recreation. See Parcel Analysis section for information about easements and rights- of-way to which the property may be subject. Surrounding Land Use The major surrounding land use is single family residential, with some multi-famify residential to the south. The park is surrounded by roads except along the west boundary. The Oakland County Health Department- Southfield Office and Oakland County Parks- South office is adjacent to the northwest corner. Past Land Use" Historical aerial photographs provide a snapshot of past land uses and of the development of the park over the decades. The 1940 aerial reveals open fields and no buildings; by 1963, single family residential is seen to the north and east with roads through the property and farms to the south. By 1974, homes surround the property and there are ball fields on the west half. Perimeter trees were planted by 1990 and soccer fields were constructed by 2000. See Planning Map Set, page 9— MNFI Potential Natural Area It See Planning Map Set, page 10— Oakland County Subwatersheds I' See Planning Map Set, page 11— Green Infrastructure "'See Planning Map Set, page 12— 2015 Land Use v See Planning Map Set, pages 13-20 for views of the park from 1940 through 2015 UPDATED: 6/23/2016 5:04:02 PM OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 12 of 26 Park History Early History' Catalpa Oaks is located in the north half of the southeast quadrant of Section 13 in the geographic township of Southfield. Section 13 is bounded by 11 Mile Road to the south, Greenfield Road to the east, 12 Mile Road to the north, and Southfield Road to the west. The General Land Office (GLO)8 survey for Section 13 of Southfield Township, Michigan Territory was filed at the Surveyors General Office Ohio on February 20, 1818. The land on the section lines around Section 13 is described in the surveyor's notes are described as "poor hilly oak land" and "tolerable oak !and". Figure C.. 1818 Survey of Southfield Township, Section 23 (8LM) Two land patents were recorded in on April 24, 1920 at the Detroit office of the GLO for the southeast quadrant of Section 13. Cash sales were documented for the east half (80 acres) to John McClelland and for the west half (80 acres) to Andrew Taylor, both of Oakland County (BLM). A survey of historic county atlases shows the east half of the southeast quadrant of Section 13 owned by G. McClelland in 1872, William S. Young in 1896 and John Cavanaugh in 1908, with a structure shown on the property facing Greenfield Road. By 1923, Section 13 is mostly subdivided with this area identified as "Oakland Gardens". Catalpa Drive and numerous subdivision streets are identified. The atlases show the west half of the southeast quadrant of Section 13 owned by D. Taylor in 1872, 1896, and 1908. A structure is shown on the Taylor property fronting on 11 Mile Road in 1896 and 1908. By 1923, the area is subdivided and identified as "Woodland Park". No documentation of the southeast quarter of Section 13 was found in the Rural Property Inventories 9. The 1940 aerial photograph shows vacant land that appears to be divided by unpaved lanes corresponding with future streets. The surrounding areas are still vacant. In 1963, the future park property looks disturbed but without any formal playing fields. Areas to the north and east have been built out with smaller homes. Two homes have been built to the south along the street currently identified as San Quentin Avenue. Park History In 1964, the Oakland County Board of Supervisors purchased a 30-acre parcel in the City of Southfield from the Berkley School District to provide opportunities to build Oakland County facilities. In 1965, the Oakland County Health Department — Southfield Office with parking lot and landscape grounds was built on approximately 7 acres in the northeast corner of the property. That same year the Southfield Little League leased 22 acres and constructed baseball fields at the western part of the site. The leases with the Southfield Little League and later with the City of Southfield formalized the use of the Catalpa property for field sports (OCPRC, 2008). In the 1974 See Figure 4: Southfield Section 13 Historic Plat Maps See Planning Map Set, page 13-14 1940 and 1963 Aerial Photographs UPDATED: 6/23/2016 5:04:02 PM OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 13 of 26 aerial photograph, three ball field mounds and the current parking area are visible, as well as the Oakland County Health Department building and parking lots. Areas to the west and south have been built out'. In 1978, the City of Southfield negotiated an agreement with Oakland County to manage 25 acres of the property as a city park. The City of Southfield Parks and Recreation Department provided two baseball diamonds, a parking area, and several acres of open lawn at Catalpa Park for city residents. In 1985, the City of Southfield and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners entered into an agreement with a contractor to use Catalpa Park as a repository for surplus excavated material resulting from the construction of the nearby 1-696 interchange. The excavated material was used to level the site and improve its use for sports fields and to form a berm on three sides as a buffer between the local neighborhood and the games that would be played at the park. The City of Southfield provided $250,000 to pay for the landscaping of the resulting berm and construction of two ball diamonds and six soccer fields. The 25-acre site was managed by the City of Southfield Parks and Recreation Department from 1978 until the park and its management was transferred to Oakland County Parks and Recreation in 2007. A grand opening on August 16, 2007 dedicated Catalpa Oaks as the twelfth park in Oakland County Parks system (OCPRC, 2008). Past Master Plans 2008 Master Plan The 2008 Catalpa Oaks County Park Master Plan was created by Parks and Recreation staff. The overall concept of the master plan was to improve, maintain and operate the park facility as a field sports complex and to augment the park with site amenities that would increase its use as a regional facility. The following concepts from the 2008 master plan have been implemented: Construct standard Oakland County Parks sign on Greenfield Road Install a restrooms/concessions pavilion v" Design and construct a universally-accessible playground The following concepts were identified and have not been implemented: • Re-orient and pave the parking lot to include stormwater best management practices • Re-grade and irrigate the sports fields to include appropriate drainage technology • Implement a multi-use sports field layout and marking • Construct a maintenance yard and storage building • Install an artificial turf cricket pitch • Install a barrier-free pathway system within the park • Construct two additional picnic pavilions • Install decorative fencing (OCPRC, 2008) 1 See Planning Map Set, page 15 — 1974 Aerial Photograph UPDATED: 6/23/2016 5:04:02 PM QAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 14 of 26 Catalpa Oaks Overview (Barton Ma/ow, 2010), looking south 414-14 , 2010 Preliminary Master Plan Review Barton Malow Design/Construction Services created preliminary design concepts and cost estimates based on the 2007 master plan. In addition to an overall conceptual design, the review included facility conceptual designs for the maintenance yard, concession and restroom building, and office space in Oakland County Health Department building (Barton Malow, 2010). 2011 Business Plan The business plan, approved by the Parks Commission in April 2011, identified four distinct facilities: 1) Recreational Fields; 2) Central Parking; 3) Catalpa Commons; and 4) Maintenance Services. The plan broke each facility down into component parts and prioritized each part to fit into one of four phases and provided cost estimates for construction in each phase and revenue/expense forecasts for 2010-2013. The four phases identified were: 1. Basic Services: The focus of this phase was to quickly ramp up investment in the park to achieve the basic level of service necessary to provide quality field sport and special event experiences. 2. Field Improvements: This was identified as a long phase divided into sub-phases with the major investment being mass grading of the site and incorporation of underground irrigation. 3. Recreation Commons: This phase implemented green improvements, landscaping and site amenities to unite the four facilities into a coherent design/recreational experience. 4. Full Operations: This phase represented the completion of the development envisioned in the 2008 master plan and interpreted by Barton-Malow, and brought to life through the strategic allocation of park resources. (OCPRC, 2011) Grant History Catalpa Oaks has not been the recipient of any grants for acquisition or development. UPDATED: 6/23/2016 5:04:02 PM OAKLAND COUNTIPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS CATALPA OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 15 of 26 Park-Wide Planning Units 1. Natural Resources Although not contained within the interconnected network of natural areas identified by Oakland County Green Infrastructure Vision, Catalpa Oaks provides valuable green space within an urbanized area. 2. Park Entrances, Roadways and Parking The park sign is located on Greenfield Road. Catalpa Oaks is accessed from Catalpa Drive off of Greenfield Road in Southfield. There are no internal roads. Maintenance vehicles enter the park via pedestrian entrances or through a maintenance gate at the west end. There are three parking areas. The main parking area off Catalpa Road is non-conforming with city ordinances. It is an unpaved parking lot situated parallel to Catalpa Drive and separated from the street by a grass boulevard with a drainage ditch. Three short unpaved drives connect the parking lot with the street. The parking lot is separated from the main park by bollards. Culverts under the drives are not draining properly. Seven asphalt parking spaces have been added that are intended to be accessible and van-accessible (accessibility assessment is pending). When improvements are made in the park, OCPR will be required by the City of Southfield to address and improve this parking area, also creating opportunities for improved stormwater management. The Oakland County Health Department building parking lot provides staff parking during the week. The west end of the parking lot is used by park visitors during weekends and special events. Staff communicates with the Health Department regarding special event parking. The northern ball diamond is used for overflow parking for larger special events, such as the Marshmallow Drop. Photos from left: drainage ditch between Catalpa Drive and parking lot (looking east); parking lot showing maintenance gates and bollards (looking south); Health Department parking lot (looking west toward park) UPDATED: 6/23/2016 5:04:02 PM Pebble creek/Drain Al - creeks Submergent marsh A2 —within ponds, Pebble Creek Emergent marsh A3 — Wetland Complex Southern shrub-carr A3 — Wetland Complex OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS GLEN OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 16 of 34 Park-Wide Planning Units 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MN Fl, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. The natural areas around the course consists of woodlands, wetlands and naturalized or no mow areas. To date, 9 natural community types have been identified at Glen Lake Oaks (see Table: Natural Communities below). Surrounded by development, the Pebble Creek floodplain at the park serves as an important retention area for stormwater overflow from the surrounding area. Table 5: Natural Features at Glen Oaks Natural Community Description Modified tributaries of the Rouge River that flows along the north, west and south boundaries of the park. Some areas along the banks have been planted with native species. One pond is an old oxbow of Pebble creek. Park functions as stormwater retention for neighboring area. Part of wetland complex within ponds and Pebble Creek. Submerged rooted and non-rooted species within ponds including pondweed, waterlily, pond lily and duckweed. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. Found along shores of Pebble Creek, ponds and wet depressions. Species include cat-tail (including the invasive hybrid cattail), bulrush, arrowhead, sedge and grass. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. A shrub-dominated wetland including dogwood, willow, buckthorn, horsetail, boneset and goldenrod. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:11:04 PM OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASEUNE PARK ANALYSIS GLEN OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 17 of 34 Natural Community Description Floodplain forest A3 — Wetland Complex Mesic southern forest A4 — Woodland Complex No mow/ naturalized area A5 — No Mow Native plant restoration A6 — Restoration Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. The forested wetlands along the creek include sliver maple, green ash, American elm, box-elder, basswood, and cottonwood. Found on lower slopes and edges of creek and wetlands. Also known as mixed-deciduous woods or beech-maple forest. Species include sugar maple, American beech, red and white oak, white ash, elm and basswood. Old field habitat. Species include goldenrod, aster, Queen-Anne's- lace, honeysuckle, multi-flora rose, and grass. Native plant seeding with perennial plugs and grass seed, on slopes of southern pond. Planted in 2011. Species include sedge, grass, aster, Joe-Pye weed, foxglove, bergamot and golden Alexander. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:11:04 PM Figure D: Glen Oaks Natural Features Map .0AKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS GLEN OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 18 of 34 UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:11:04 PM Natural Community Stewart Lake Al —Stewart Lake Thread Creek A2 -Creek Vernal pond OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 23 of 40 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MNFI, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. The natural areas at the park consists of woodlands, wetlands and naturalized or no mow areas. To date, 10 natural community types have been identified at Groveland Oaks (see Table: Natural Communities below and Figure C). Organic seeps and historic artesian wells are found through the mucky soils of the wetlands. Table Natural Communities at Groveland Oaks Unnamed ponds Description 31-acre, 55' deep lake with 2 miles of shoreline, A man-made beach is at the northeast edge of the lake. The lake has a road dam at the north outlet and a culvert at the south inlet under Grange Hall Road. The lake has been expanded by dredging, starting in the late 1950's, with material piled south of the lake. The three islands (Paradise, Devils, and Virgin) were created from the dredged material. 2 unnamed linear ponds at northwest section of park. South pond has adjacent marsh with reed canary grass. North pond with willow border. Thread Creek and its tributaries (some intermittent) flow north to Simpson Lake. It is a cold water fishery stream and a Green River or Priority River Corridor* Seasonal forested pools scattered mostly throughout woodlands with some pools within lawn west of entrance road. Species include red maple, yellow birch, American elm, buttonbush, sensitive fern, and sedge. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:12:05 PM QAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 24 of 40 Natural Community Description Submergent marsh A3 —Wetland Complex; found in Al and A2 Emergent marsh A3 —Wetland Complex Southern wet meadow + A3 —Wetland Complex Southern shrub- carritnundated shrub swamp A3 —Wetland Complex Hardwood conifer swamp A3 — Wetland Complex Southern hardwood swamp/Floodplain forest A3 — Wetland Complex Dry- mesic southern forest A4 —Woodland Complex Found within Stewart Lake and Thread Creek. Submerged rooted and non-rooted species including pondweed, water lily, pond-lily and duckweed. Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park, especially in shallow areas along shores of Stewart Lake, Thread Creek and streams. Species include sedge, bulrush, cat-tail, spike-rush, and reed canary grass. Wetlands at southeast corner appear to be previously drained. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. The ground-water influenced wetland is dominated by sedge-- especially tussock sedge. Other species include (swamp milkweed, Joe-Pye weed, aster and goldenrod). Part of wetland complex along Stewart Lake, and east and north of campground, The shrub-dominated community includes willows, dogwood, elderberry, swamp honeysuckle and nannyberry. Button bush is found in the constantly wet soil of the Inundated shrub swamp. Part of wetland complex along on poorly drained soils adjacent to Stewart Lake, and east and north of campground. Species include red maple, tamarack, ash, red-osier dogwood, riverbank grape and honeysuckles. Part of wetland complex along Stewart Lake, and along streams and depressions east and north of campground. • Species include silver and red maple, swamp white and pin oak, green ash, slippery elm, cottonwood, and skunk cabbage. Second-growth woodland on ridges and upper slopes mostly at north half and southeast corner of the park. Species include white, black and red oak, sugar and red maple, shagbark hickory and ash. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:12:05 PM Nlesic southern forest 1- A4 — Woodland Complex Old Field A5 — Old Field Native plantings OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 25 of 40 Natural Community Description Woodland on lower slopes mostly at north half and southeast corner of the park. Species include sugar maple, American beech, white and red oak, slippery elm, ironwood, ash, and dogwood. Large willows are found around the lakes. Open fields found throughout the park, including around campground, east of entrance road, ITC utility corridor, west of Stewart Lake and former golf course at north end. Species include scattered shrubs including invasive species. Other species include non-native grasses, aster, goldenrod, Queen Anne's lace, bee balm, and spotted knapweed. Bioswales planted in 2007 with native wetland plants along Stewart Lakeshore. Species include marsh blazing star, swamp milkweed, blue vervain and sedges. *Priority River Corridors were identified through an Oakland County Planning interactive process with over 80 community stakeholders. The corridor provides wildlife habitat, water quality and biodiversity protection. + Natural community photographs by ECT/HRM 2015-- Herpetological Inventory Report. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:12:05 PM Figure D: Natural Communities at Grovel and Oaks QAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 26 of 40 UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:12:05 PM Spring Lake 1 — Lake Submergent marsh Within lakes and ponds see 1 and 2 Emergent marsh 2— Wetland Complex OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 14 of 22 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010), According to MNFI, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. To date, 11 natural community types have been identified at Highland Oaks. Spring Lake and two ponds are found at the park. Tributaries of the south branch of the Shiawassee River run north and northwest through the park. Open wetlands consist of emergent marsh, southern shrub-carr, inundated shrub swamp, southern wet meadow,, bog and prairie fen. Areas of springs and seeps are dispersed in the northern open fields. Higher elevations support old fields and dry-mesic and mesic southern forest. The high quality habitat of the park is threatened by the Invasive black swallow wort and large effort and resources are focused on the control of this species. The southwest corner is overrun with invasive non-native species. Highland Oaks has important habitat for birds, Including extensive marsh habitat„ including great egret, green heron, osprey and bald eagle. Beavers continue to create changes in the landscape associated with Spring Lake. Eastern massasauga rattlesnake and Blanding's turtle, both state Species of Special Concern, have been documented at the park (HRM 2015). In addition, the quality emergent marsh found throughout the park was observed to support critical breeding habitat for salamanders. Prairie fens are vital habitat for the federally endangered Poweshiek skipperling, and there is wetland connection to a critical habitat for the species at the nearby Michigan Nature Association's Big Valley Sanctuary. Table 4: Natural Communities at Highland Oaks Natural Community Description 4.8-acre kettle lake with a maximum depth of 44' surrounded by wetland in southwest quarter of park (ECT 2012). Beaver dam near northwest outlet. Private property abuts the southeast corner of the lake. Occurs within lakes and ponds with submerged rooted and non-rooted species. Dominant species include spatterdock, common bladderwort, coontall and chara (ECT 2012). Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout the park, especially along the shores of Spring Lake. Species include cattail, spike rush, lake sedge, pickerelweed, water willow, swamp milkweed and the non-native subspecies of Phragmites. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:14:36 PM Prairie fen 2— Wetland Complex Bog 2 — Wetland Complex Vernal pool Within woodland — See 4 Mesic southern forest 4 — Woodland Complex Inundated shrub swam p 2 — Wetland Complex Southern shrub-carr 2 — Wetland Complex Dry-mesic southern forest 4—Woodland Complex QAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 15 of 22 Natural Community Description Wet-mesic prairie 2 — Wetland Complex A vulnerable natural community (S3/G3*) found in pockets in the wetland complex along the western edge. Species include sedge, marsh fern, poison sumac, aster and tamarack. Habitat for the documented Blanding's turtle and Eastern massasauga rattlesnake, and potential for Poweshiek skipperling. A globally rare natural community (S2/G2*) found in northwest corner. The degraded wetland is dominated by sedges—especially Tussock and wool sedge and grasses-- big blue stem, Indian grass and blue-joint grass. Other species include bulrush, spike-rush and aster. Two small acidic peat wetlands along the south boundary and northeast corner. Dominated by sphagnum moss and leatherleaf (HRM 2015). Other species include tamarack, low evergreen shrubs, Michigan holly, three-way sedge and wool grass. A vulnerable natural community (S3/G4*) found in the wetland complex scattered throughout the park. Dominated by buttonbush with Michigan holly, dogwood, and willow. Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout the park. Species include red-osier and silky dogwood, tussock sedge, poison sumac, Joe-pye weed and swamp milkweed. A temporary pool within the woodland along the north fenceline. Typically wet or ponded from November through May. Species include red maple, sedge and ferns. Temporary pools are critical habitat of reptiles and amphibians. Upland woodland on ridges and upper slopes. Also known as oak-hickory forest. Species include oak, white ash, black cherry, hickory, juneberry and alternate-leaved dogwood. Large open grown oaks are found, especially along old fencerows. Upland woodland on lower slopes and edges of wetlands. Also known as mixed-deciduous woods or beech-maple forest. Species include maple, elm, white oak, cottonwood, and American elm. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:14:36 PM Native plant restoration — Old Field Old field 5 — Old Field --QAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 16 of 22 Natural Community Description Extensive old fields of varying quality throughout park. Species include hay grasses—brome, timothy, Kentucky bluegrass, and aster, goldenrod, yellow sweet clover, and grey dogwood. Some areas grown up in shrubby woodlands. —30 acres of old field managed for native grassland species. Management includes prescribed fire, native seeding and woody invasive, especially autumn olive, control. Environmental Consulting & Technology, and Herpetological Resource and Management. 2015. Oakland County Parks Herpetological Inventory. Herpetological Resource and Management Technical Report. Chelsea, MI 48118 Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc. 2012. Oakland County Parks Lakes Assessments Report. Kost, Michael. et al. MNFI. 2006. Natural Features Inventory and Management Recommendations for Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, and Rose Oaks, Oakland County Parks. * S#,/G# is the State and Global Rank relating to the conservation status (relative imperilment) of the ecological community. A State Rank 1 is a critically imperiled with 5 or fewer occurrences, while a State Rank 3 is vulnerable or rare and typically has 21 to 100 occurrences statewide. See Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2013-2017 for more detail. Figure C: Natural Communities Mop UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:14:36 PM Upper Bushman Lake 2 — Upper Bushman Lake Crooked Lake 1 — Crooked Lake Swim Pond 3 —Swim Pond Clinton River Dark-blue line OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 22 of 42 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MNFI, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. The natural areas of the park consist of rolling topography of upland woodlands, wetlands--both open and forested, and open fields. To date, 15 natural community types have been identified at Independence Oaks (see table below). Bog bluegrass, and red-shouldered hawk, both State Threatened species; and Blanding's turtle, eastern massasauga, unexpected tiger moth, purple twayblade, and tamarack and pine tree cricket, all State Species of Special Concern, have been identified at the park (Kost, 2010). Grassland habitat is managed for declining grassland birds. Table 5: Natural Communities at Independence Oaks Natural Community Description A linear spring-fed 68-acre lake within the headwaters of the Clinton River. Surrounded mostly by forested land. Deepest part of the lake is 65' deep. Fish species documented include bluegill, pumpkinseed, rock bass, green sunfish, yellow perch, largemouth bass, bullhead, and northern pike (Francis, 2004). Inlet from the west and outlet at the southeast to the Clinton River. A 30-acre spring-fed kettle lake with a high-quality fish community with a catch-and-release only special designation. Fish species documented include large-mouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, bullhead catfish, northern pike and crappie (Francis, 2011). A 0.5 acre man-made pond, east of Crooked Lake. A small beach is located along the west shoreline. Pond drained seasonally into Clinton River for vegetation management and nutrient control. High-quality cold water headwater streams of the Clinton River with connected wetlands and tributaries run throughout the park. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:16:19 PM Submergent marsh Within 1-4 Emergent marsh 4 Wetland Complex Southern wet meadow 4 —Wetland Complex Wet-mesic prairie 4— Wetland Complex Prairie fen 4 — Wetland Complex Southern shrub-carr 4 — Wetland Complex Inundated Shrub Swamp 4 — Wetland Complex OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 23 of 42 Natural Community Description Located throughout the park within lakes, ponds and open wetlands. Submerged rooted and non-rooted species include pondweed, water lily, pond lily and duckweed. Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park. Cat-tail and sedge dominated wetland found along lake and stream edges, especially along the southeast end of Crooked Lake and along the Clinton River. Other species include bulrush, arrowhead, and Phragmites, Part of wetland complex (Clinton River Wet Meadow) scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. A sedge-dominated wetland found in lower areas of southern wet meadow/wet-mesic prairie complex. Species include tussock sedge, swamp milkweed, Joe-Pye weed, aster, and scattered shrubs. Part of the wetland complex (Clinton River Wet Meadow) scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. A grass and sedge dominated wetland found in drier areas of southern wet meadow/wet-mesic prairie complex. Species include big bluestem, cordgrass, tussock sedge, grass-of-Parnassus, aster, and goldenrod. Part of the wetland complex (Crooked Lake Fen/ Nature Center Fen) scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. A rare, calcareous wetland that includes sedge, rush, sphagnum, goldenrod, shrubby cinquefoil, poison sumac and tamarack. The eastern massasauga rattlesnake and tamarack tree cricket, both species of special concern, have been found in this community (Cuthrell & Holzheuer, 2011). Part of the wetland complex (Clinton River Wet Meadow) scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. The shrub-dominated wetland includes dogwood, nannyberry, ninebark, bog birch, and willow. Part of the wetland complex (Clinton River Wet Meadow) scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park, especially in the southeast corner. The shrub-dominated wetland is dominated by buttonbush. Other species include dogwood, willow, Michigan holly, black chokeberry, swamp rose and calla lily. Photo credit (ECT/HRM, 2015) UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:16:19 PM Southern hardwood swamp 5 –Wooded Wetland Complex Hardwood-conifer swamp 5 – Wooded Wetland Complex Relict conifer swamp 5 –Wooded Wetland Complex Vernal pond 5/6 – within Woodland Complex Dry-mesic southern forest 6 –Woodland Complex Mesic southern forest 6 –Woodland Cornplex Old field 7 – Old Field OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 24 of 42 Natural Community Description Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park. In low areas—depressions and along stream edges, especially on west side of boardwalk. Species include red and silver maple, green and black ash (many dead or dying), yellow birch, oak and American elm. Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park, especially along the headwater streams of the Clinton River. Bog bluegrass, a state Threatened species, is identified in this community. Species include red maple, ash, red oak, yellow birch, American beech, northern white-cedar and white pine. Part of the wetland complex (Spring Lake Swamp) scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. The forested wetland with peat soils found around the lakes. Species include black ash, American elm, red maple and few scattered tamarack. Habitat for the tamarack tree cricket and pine tree cricket, both state Species of Special Concern. Seasonal forested pools scattered throughout woodlands, especially wet woods, and within moraine woodlands at west half of park. Species include red maple, yellow birch, American elm, and ferns. Upland woodlands on ridgetops and upper slopes found within west half (Oak Ridge Woodland) and smaller areas scattered within east half. Oak-dominated community includes white and black oak, hickory, black cherry, white ash, basswood, and American beech. Habitat for the purple twayblade, a State Species of Special Concern. A beech-sugar maple forest on lower elevations, especially at the south end of Independence-Main (Group Camp) and as 'islands' within hardwood-conifer swamp. Species include red oak, sugar maple, basswood, tulip tree and American beech. Habitat for the purple twayblade, a State Species of Special Concern. Open areas and former farmlands in east half of Independence-North and scattered areas at Independence- Main. Species include non-native grasses, big-bluestern, goldenrod, Queen-Anne's-lace, wild bergamot, and blackberry. Unexpected tiger moth, a state Species of Special Concern, documented at IND-North in 2013 on milkweed plants. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:16:19 PM Historic Oak barrens — within Old Field Native Seeding Pine plantings OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 25 of 42 Natural Community Description Open woodland on ridges and upper slopes along west side of Crooked Lake (Crooked Lake Barrens). Degraded by invasives, yet potential for oak barrens and woodland prairie restoration. Species include white and black oak, elm, black cherry, prairie grasses and forbs. Purple twayblade, a state Species of Special Concern, has been identified in this community. Native plant seeding within burn units at front entrance, Independence-North parking area and trail, and nature center old field. Species include Indian grass, little blue-stem, butterfly weed, goldenrod, and wild bergamot. Also sensory garden, native garden at Camp Wilderness and native seeding Scotch/Austrian pines planted, especially at maintenance/ nursery area, Camp Wilderness, and along driveway at Independence-North. + Natural community photographs (ECT/HRM, 2015) UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:16:19 PM OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 26 of 42 Figure C: Natural Communities at Independence Oaks UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:16:19 PM Naturdl _ Resou rx es 114" Norton Creek/Drain Al — Norton Creek Submergent marsh A2 — Ponds Emergent marsh A3 —Wetland Complex OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 15 of 22 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1, Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MNFI, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. The natural areas of the park consists of woodlands, wetlands and open fields and no mow areas of the golf course. To date, 10 natural community types have been identified at Lyon Oaks (see Table: Natural Communities below). Extensive wetlands, both open marshes and wooded swamps, are found along Norton Drain and throughout the southern end of the park, including the 470-acre wetland mitigation project. An abandoned great blue heron rookery is in middle of the park. The wetland complex consists of important habitat for reptiles and amphibians, including the documented Blanding's turtle, a state Species of Special Concern (ETC/HRM 2015). Table 5: Natural Communities at Lyon Oaks Natural Community Description Headwaters of the Huron River, in southern portion of Kent Lake subwatershed. The tributaries, many modified by ditching, flow north to the Huron River. There is stream bank erosion along some of the banks, and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has documented Norton Creek with impaired water quality (Kent Lake Subwatershed Work Group 2001). Occurs within front entrance pond and golf course ponds. Submerged rooted and non-rooted species include pondweed, water lily, pond lily and duckweed. Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park (and a part of the 470-acre wetland mitigation). There are extensive areas in the southern end of park and along shores of ponds and streams. Species include cat-tails, Phragmites, blue vervain, bulrush, sedge and grass. Wet-mesic prairie A3 —Wetland Complex Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park (and a part of the 470-acre wetland mitigation). 13 acres have been planted with native grass and forb mix. Species include big bluestem, Indian grass, cordgrass, tussock sedge, grass-of-Parnassus, aster and goldenrod. UPDATED: 6/28/2016 4:17:33 PM Southern wet meadow + A3 — Wetland Complex Southern shrub-carr A3 — Wetland Complex Southern hardwood swamp A3 — Wetland Complex Dry-mesic southern forest A4 — Woodland Complex Mesic southern forest A4 —Woodland Complex Old field AS — Old Field Vernal pool OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 16 of 22 Natural Community Description Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park (and a part of the 470-acre wetland mitigation). The ground-water influenced wetland is dominated by sedge-- especially tussock sedge, plus swamp milkweed, rattlesnake master, Joe-Pye weed, aster and goldenrod. Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park (and a part of the 470-acre wetland mitigation). The shrub-dominated wetland includes dogwood, willow, buckthorn, meadowsweet, swamp rose, and reed canary grass. A significant part of the wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park (and a part of the 470-acre wetland mitigation). The poorly-drained forested wetland includes red maple, swamp white oak, yellow birch, ash, tulip tree, shagbark hickory, and American elm. Upland woodland on ridges and upper slopes. Also known as oak-hickory forest. Species include white, black and red oak, sugar maple, shagbark hickory, ash, black walnut, wild black cherry, and sassafras. Occurs on lower slopes and edges of wetlands. Also known as mixed-deciduous woods or beech-maple forest. Species include sugar maple, American beech, white ash, shagbark hickory, basswood, and American elm. Old fields in park and no-mow or naturalized areas in golf course. Includes 7-acre seeded native prairie buffer bordering the wetland mitigation. Species include smooth brome, orchard grass, common milkweed, Queen-Anne's-lace, wild bergamot, grey dogwood and red cedar. Scattered temporary pools within woodlands that are important habitat for frogs, salamanders, and fairy shrimp. Typically wet or ponded from November through May. Species include red maple, yellow birch, American elm and ferns. Environmental Consulting & Technology, and Herpetological Resource and Management. 2015. Oakland County Parks Herpetological Inventory. Herpetological Resource and Management Technical Report. Chelsea, Ml 48118 XX pp. UPDATED: 6/28/2016 4:17:33 PM Natural _ Resourc es Sashabaw Creek Submergent marsh Within lakes OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 14 of 23 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MNFI, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. To date, 9 natural community types have been identified at Orion Oaks. The wetland complex consists of important habitat for reptiles and amphibians, including the documented eastern massasauga rattlesnake and Blanding's turtle, both state Species of Special Concern (ETC/HRM 2015). Orion Oaks has an extensive wetland and upland complex in the headwaters of the Clinton River Watershed. The grassland restoration project increases crucial habitat for grassland birds including northern bobwhite, eastern meadowlark, eastern bluebird, bobolink, American woodcock, dickcissei and grasshopper sparrow; the last two species state Species of Special Concern. Table 5: Natural Communities at Orion Oaks Natural Community Unnamed lake 1 — Lake Description A 103.7-acre high-quality lake with 30+ feet in depth and —2.5 miles of shoreline. Outlet flows south to Voorheis Lake. Fish survey documented bullhead catfish (51%), bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and lake chubsucker (ECT 2012). Invasive Mute Swan management conducted. A 0.6 acre lake connected to Lake Sixteen to the north and Voorheis Lake to the south. Sashabaw Creek, a WRC regulated Reid-Branch Drain, runs south and southeast throughout the property. A mostly sandy- bottomed stream. Occurs within lakes and ponds, especially within Lake Sixteen. Submerged rooted and non-rooted species include waterlily, pondweed, bladderwort and duckweed. Weedy species include the dominant Eurasian watermilfoil, with common waterweed, coontail, naiad, and curly leaf pondweed (ECT 2012). Lake Sixteen 1—Lake UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:19:57 PM Emergent marsh 3 —Wetland Complex QAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 15 of 23 Natural Community Description Part of the wetland complex, including the north and south lake edge of Lake Sixteen and forested wetlands. Species include common lake sedge, tussock sedge, water willow, arrow arum, soft-stemmed bulrush and narrow-leaf cat-tail (ECT 2012). Southern wet A vulnerable natural community (.53/G4*) in the wetland meadow - complex along the margin of Lake Sixteen. Typical species 3 —Wetland include sedge, bluejoint grass, common boneset and Complex meadowsweet. Some areas threatened by glossy buckthorn. Southern shrub-carr 3 — Wetland -Complex Vernal pool Within Wooded Wetland Complex Southern hardwood swamp 3 —Wooded Wetland Complex Dry-mesic southern forest (degraded Oak Barrens) 4—Woodland Complex Mesic southern forest 4—Woodland Complex Part of the wetland complex, including the center stream and southern boundary. A shrub-dominated wetland that typically includes dogwood, willow, swamp rose, and elderberry. A seasonal forested pools found in the center of the western half and of the park. Typically wet or ponded from November through May. Species may include red maple, yellow birch, sedge and ferns. Important habitat for frogs, salamanders, and fairy shrimp. A vulnerable natural community (53/G3*) found in poorly drained forested wetlands throughout the park. Typical species include maple, ash, cottonwood and basswood. Threatened by woody invasion, especially buckthorn. Woodland on ridges and upper slopes. Also known as oak- hickory forest. Areas of pine (white and Eurasian scotch and Austrian pine) overstory in the eastern half. Previously degraded, yet restoration potential to Oak Barrens, a rare natural community (S1O2r), by prescribed fire, invasive plant removal and native seeding. Species include red oak, black cherry, white poplar, little blue stem, butterfly weed and goldenrod. Woodland on lower slopes and edges of wetlands. Also known as mixed-deciduous woods or beech-maple forest. Typical species include sugar maple, beech, red oak, and American ash. Heavily cut historically. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:19:57 PM Figure C: Natural Communities Map 17, FISTI"! • e •"",-.71 :77 ; tj' t 1 • it, .7 •n••n QAKLAND COUNTY PARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 16 of 23 Natural Community Description Extensive areas of old field are scattered throughout park. Some areas with planted conifers, invasive shrubs and spotted knapweed. Grassland restoration area managed by prescribed fire and knapweed beetles. Areas of historic field grown up in secondary growth woodland high in invasive species. Old field 5 — Old Field • Environmental Consulting & Technology, and Herpetological Resource and Management. 2015. Oakland County Parks Herpetological Inventory. Herpetological Resource and Management Technical Report. Chelsea, MI 48118 XX pp. • Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc. (ECT). 2012. Oakland County Parks Lakes Assessments Report. • Kost, Michael. et al. MNFI. 2006. Natural Features Inventory and Management Recommendations for Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, and Rose Oaks, Oakland County Parks. • Stt/G# is the State and Global Rank relating to the conservation status (relative imperilment) of the ecological community. A State Rank 1 is a critically imperiled with 5 or fewer occurrences, while a State Rank 3 is vulnerable or rare and typically have 21 to 100 occurrences statewide. See Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2013-2017 for more detail. + Natural community photographs by ECT/HRM 2015-- Herpetological Inventory Report. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:19:57 PM George W. Kuhn Drain and Red Run Drain Al– Drain Retention Ponds A2 – Pond Emergent marsh A3 – Wetland Complex Southern hardwood swamp A3 –Wetland Complex OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS RED OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 30 of 46 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MNFI, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. The natural areas at the park consists of woodlands, wetlands and naturalized or no mow areas. To date, 6 natural community types have been identified at Red Oaks—mostly on the leased Nature Center property. Vernal pools and other semi-permanent wetlands are found within the nature center woodlands. These seasonal wetlands are important habitat to rare plants and animals, especially reptiles and amphibians. Table 9: Natural Communities at Red Oaks Natural Community Description The water course known as the Red Run has been modified to form the George W. Kuhn Drainage District retention treatment basin, which lies under Red Oaks. East of Red Oaks, on the east side of Dequindre Road, it becomes the Red Run Drain which is an open drain that empties to the Clinton River in Sterling Heights. Photo of the open drain adjacent to east boundary of park. Retention and irrigation pond at golf course and small retention pond at dog park. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park. Along shores of ponds and in wet depressions. Species include cat-tails, Phragmites, bulrush, sedge and grass. Lower areas of woodland at the nature center property, especially the southern half. Species include silver and red maple, sycamore, basswood, pin oak, elm, and ash. Most of the ash trees have died due to the Emerald Ash Borer. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:22:18 PM Shrubby old field Within A4- Woodland Complex Mesic southern forest A4 Woodland Complex No mow/ naturalized area Bioswales Vernal Pool A5 — Vernal Pool OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS RED OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 31 of 46 Natural Community Description Majority of the nature center property—especially the southern half. Species include sugar maple, American beech, red and white oak, eastern cottonwood, American elm, white ash, spicebush and sassafras. South end of nature center property. Historically an old field/agricultural area that has grown up in trees and shrubs. Species include hawthorn, dogwood, poplar, black cherry, ninebark, and grape. Non-native species include common buckthorn and honeysuckle. Scattered areas around the golf course and dog park. Species include goldenrod, aster, Queen-Anne's-lace, thistle, honeysuckle, multi-flora rose, and grass. Planted in 2011 in golf course parking lot and dog park. Native perennial plugs and seed include blue flag iris, prairie dropseed, swamp milkweed, marsh blazing star and golden Alexanders. Scattered temporary pools within nature center woodlands. Typically wet or ponded from November through May. Species include red and silver maple, American elm, sycamore and ferns. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:22:18 PM QAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS RED OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 32 of 46 Figure G: Red Oaks Natural Communities Map IPIElfr .- t 7" .1 ',.`,';',: ' iro--$ , lt 4., . • ' • • , I •Vithe ‘t.t......•n . , : • :-_-. r----i 0 ,,,..i.H.Trg, .;. : kr•-.' . 3.7. i,row-t;i, - • ..,1% '. ,:' J : . ..,... r„, . „.:. .7.1.2., , 'Pl 7 '.--...il:t/r7i .F • 45- _ ,, 11(01POtt" : il1/47&11,t, UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:22:18 PM Natural Resol11( es age, -OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 10 of 20 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MN Fl, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. Glaciation has created a handful of interconnected glacial lakes and ponds throughout the park. The natural areas of the park consist of woodlands, extensive wetlands and open fields. To date, XX natural community types have been identified at Rose Oaks (see Table: Natural Communities below). Wild rice was documented in a pond south of Richardson Lake (JJR 2007). Rose Oaks includes a 150-acre wetland complex with state and globally-rare wetland communities that are important habitat for reptiles and amphibians. Blanding's turtle and eastern massasauga rattlesnake, both state Species of Special Concern, and the declining leopard frog have been documented at the park (ECT/HRM 2015). There is extensive marsh habitat for water birds, including sora and marsh wren, a state Species of Special Concern. Yellow rail, a state Threatened species, has been seen in the sedge meadows (K. Dougherty, pers. comm.). Beavers have dammed and modified the river through the park, and four water gauges are checked regularly to monitor water levels. Table 2: Natural Communities at Rose Oaks Natural Community Description South Branch Shiawassee River 1 — Shiawassee River Cogger Lake 3 — Lake • Headwaters of Buckhorn Creek, a tributary to the Shiawassee River. River has experienced altered hydrology, with historic dredging. A 4.3-acre oblong shallow lake in the northwest quarter surrounded by emergent marsh near the northwest corner. A 10-acre riparian buffer has been burned adjacent to the lake. Beaver activity at southeast end of the lake. A 9.9-acre shallow lake east of Buckhorn Lake Road with adjacent wetlands bisected by the railroad. Mostly surrounded by emergent marsh, with some shrub-dominated wetlands (southern shrub-carr and inundated shrub swamp). Purple loosestrife and Phragmites documented. Richardson Lake 2 — Lake UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:25:55 PM Big School Lot Lake 5 — Lake [CHK PHOTO] Unnamed Lake 6 — Lake [Need better Photo] 4 — Lake Esler Lake Submergent marsh X — within lakes and ponds Emergent marsh 7 —Wetland Complex Wet-rnesic prairie 7 —Wetland Complex (site names from MNFI 2006 Rose Oaks Wet- mesic Prairie/ Richardson Lake East Shore/ SW- Beaver Darn Wet-mesic Prairie) 7 —Wetland Complex Prairie fen OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 11 of 20 Natural Community Description A 6,6-acre deep kettle-lake In the middle of the park. Surrounded by emergent marsh, southern wet meadow, rich tamarack swamp and woodlands. Species include curly leaf pordweed, Eurasian water milfoil, water celery, and coontail. Edge species include Phragmites, purple loosestrife and glossy buckthorn (ECT 2012). A 30-acre lake, with private residences and docks along south end of lake. Historically mined for marl. Pike and German brown trout stocked in lake (UR 2007). A 2.7-acre lake at the southwest corner with a maximum depth of 20 feet (ECT 2012). Surrounded by emergent wetland and southern wet meadow. Cattail and Phragmites along shoreline. Occurs within lakes and ponds. Submerged rooted and non rooted species include watershield, coontail, naiad, chara, common bladderwort, duckweed, waterlily and pondweed ECT 2012). Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout the park. Species include marsh fern, tussock sedge, swamp loosestrife, pickerel weed, arrow-arum, waterlily, cattail, bulrush, grass and sedge. Management of beaver ongoing. Gcrlerucella beetles released as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife. A globally rare natural community (52/G2*) found in eastern half of park. Dominated by sedges, especially tussock and woolly sedge. Common species include Indian grass, bulrush, spike-rush, shrubby cinquefoil, meadowsweet, whorled loosestrife, and Riddell's goldenrod (MNFI 2006). Disturbance in the past includes ditching and agriculture. A vulnerable natural community (S3/G4*) found especially in the southern wetland complex, with wet-mesic prairie and southern wet meadow. Species include sedge, softstem bulrush, poison sumac, marsh cinquefoil, and smooth highbush blueberry. (MNFI 2006). Habitat for Blanding's turtle, a state Species of Special Concern. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:25:55 PM OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 12 of 20 Natural Community Description Southern wet meadow 7 —Wetland Complex (Buckhorn Road Sedge Meadow/ Esler Lake Wetlands/ SW- Beaver Pond Wet Meadow) Inundated shrub swamp 7 —Wetland Complex (Fish Lake road Bog) Southern shrub-carr 7 —Wetland Complex (Esler Lake Wetlands) Rich Tamarack Swamp 7 —Wetland Complex (Esler Lake Wetlands/ Fish Lake road Tamaracks) Southern hardwood swamp 7 —Wetland Complex (Wild Rice Pond/ Golden Pond Swamp) Hardwood conifer swamp 7 —Wetland Complex Bog (historic) 7 — Wetland Complex (Fish Lake road Bog) A vulnerable natural community (S3/G4*) found in the wetland complex scattered throughout the park. Noted especially along the perimeter of Esler lake. Dominated by sedges—including tussock, slender, and woolly sedge. Other species include sensitive fern, Joe-Pye weed, aster, red-osier dogwood, bog goldenrod, b!ue-joint grass and cattail (MNFI 2006). Habitat for yellow rail, a state Threatened Species. Purple loosestrife is a threat. Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout the park, especially adjacent to Fish Lake Road. Dominated by buttonbush, Michigan holly, dogwood, and willow. Reed - canary grass documented (MNFI 2006). Part of the wetland complex scattered throughout the park. Dominated by red-osier, gray and silky dogwood, poison sumac, Joe-pye weed, swamp milkweed, and tussock sedge. (MNFI 2006). A vulnerable natural community (S3/G4*) found over peat and muck, and associated with headwater streams. Previously known as Relict conifer swamp. An open canopy of tamarack with northern white-cedar, gray dogwood, American elm, poison sumac and meadowsweet (MNFI 2006). Red maple increasing in dominance. A vulnerable natural community (53/G3*) found in poorly- drained forested wetlands. Species include black and green ash, American elm, spicebush, highbush blueberry and Michigan holly. Large trees, up to 36" diameter, include silver maple, white oak, yellow birch, basswood and swamp white oak (MNFI 2006). Community expanding due to historic dredging (B. Bird, pers. comm.). Red maple increasing in dominance. A vulnerable natural community (S3/G4*) found in poorly drained forested wetlands. Species include northern white- cedar, tamarack and yellow birch. Red maple increasing in dominance. A 3-acre acidic peat wetland next to Fish Lake Road. Area growing in with shrubs and trees and may be a forested wetland. Dominated by sedge, sphagnum mass, tamarack, and red maple. Other species include leatherleaf, blueberry, small cranberry, pitcher plant, wool-grass and cinnamon willow- herb (MNFI 2006). UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:25:55 PM Oak Barrens (historic) 8 —Woodland Complex (Richardson Lake East Shore, White Oak Knoll) Dry-rnesic southern forest 8— Woodland Complex (Esler Lake Woodland/ SW-White Oak Knoll) Vernal pool Vernal Pool Mesic southern forest 8—Woodland Complex Old field 9 — Old Field -OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 13 of 20 Natural Community Description Scattered temporary pools within dry-mesic southern forest and southern hardwood swamp, especially within the west- central woodlands and the Esler Lake Woodland. Species include red maple, yellow birch, American elm and ferns. Critical habitat of reptiles and amphibians. A critically imperiled natural community (51G2?*) found on knobs in the south part of the park. Degraded upland woodland changed over time to more closed-canopy oak forest with scattered large open-grown oaks. Species include white oak, black oak, aspen and hickory. Sparse groundcover includes sedge, mayapple and poison ivy. Upland woodland on ridges and upper slopes. Also known as oak-hickory forest. Species include white, black, and red oak, black cherry, hickory, red maple, and hawthorn. Although red maple increasing in dominance, some savanna and prairie indicator species occur in the understory. Upland woodland on lower slopes and edges of wetlands. Also known as mixed-deciduous woods or beech-maple forest. Species include sugar maple, American beech, white ash, shagbark hickory, basswood, black locust and American elm. Garlic mustard a threat. Pine Plantation 8— Woodland Cornplex Pine plantation—mostly Scotch pine— along Fish Lake Road and at the southwest corner. Old fields throughout park, including a remnant nursery. Species include smooth brome, aster, goldenrod, Queen- Anne's-lace, and wild bergamot Some shrub encroachment including grey dogwood, American woodcock, on the IUCN** Red List of Threatened Species, has been documented during annual grassland bird surveys. Native plant restoration 9— Old Field Enbridge pipeline restoration at north end of park. Includes plantings of native tree species and native seeding of short and tallgrass prairie species. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:25:55 PM -OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 14 of 20 Environmental Consulting & Technology, and Herpetological Resource and Management. 2015. Oakland County Parks Herpetological Inventory. Herpetological Resource and Management Technical Report. Chelsea, M148118 Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc. (ECT). 2012. Oakland County Parks Lakes Assessments Report. 11R, LLC. 2007. Rose Oaks County Park Master Plan. MNFI; Kost, Michael. Et al. 2006. Natural Features Inventory and Management Recommendations for Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, and Rose Oaks, Oakland County Parks. *Sii/G# is the State and Global Rank relating to the conservation status (relative imperilment) of the ecological community. A State Rank 1 is a critically imperiled with 5 or fewer occurrences, while a State Rank 3 is vulnerable or rare and typically has 21 to 100 occurrences statewide. See Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2013-2017 for more detail. **International Union for Conservation of Nature + Natural community photographs by ECT/HRM 2015-- Herpetological Inventory Report. Figure A. Natural Communities Map UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:25:55 PM Mill pond Al— Mill Pond Quinlin pond A2 — Quinlin Pond Golf course ponds A3— Ponds Horse arena pond A3 — Ponds OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 20 of 42 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MNFI, 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. The natural areas around the bark consists of woodlands, wetlands and old fields, including naturalized or no mow areas in the golf course. To date, 10 natural community types have been identified at Springfield Oaks. The Shiawassee headwater wetlands at the park are an important natural resource, providing habitat, floodwater control and pollution abatement. The north end of the park is an important open space along Shiawassee River corridor, connecting with other quality natural areas. The wetland complex consists of important habitat for reptiles and amphibians, including the documented Blanding's turtle, a state Species of Special Concern (ETC/HRM 2015). Table 8: Natural Communities at Springfield Oaks Natural Community Description 14-acre lake at northwest corner of golf course, with some native plantings along banks, Autumn olive along edge. Water flows northwest toward Shiawassee Lake. Earthen road dam at west end was originally built in 1835. A portion of the pond is at southwest corner of golf course. Adjacent landowner maintains pond edge. Nine retention ponds scattered throughout golf course. Some banks have corrugated metal seawalls. Native species have been planted as a buffer around some ponds. Retention pond at southeast end of horse arena. Native species planted around pond edge. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:27:32 PM Natural Community South boundary pond A3 — Ponds Emergent marsh A4 — Wetland Complex Creeks AX —Creeks Submergent marsh within A1-A3 ponds Prairie fen A4 — Wetland Complex Wet-mesic prairie A4 — Wetland Complex Southern wet meadow A4 — Wetland Complex gAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 21 of 42 Description Pond/wetland in woodlands north of south boundary. Creeks, some modified by dredging, connect ponds and wetlands within the golf course. In addition, there is an east-west headwater stream near the southern park boundary. Within ponds throughout park. Submerged rooted and non:rooted species include pondweed, water lily, pond lily and duckweed. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park, along shores of ponds and in wet depressions. Extensive marsh found at northeast corner of Golf Course and at eastern half of park. Species include cat-tails, Phragmites, bulrush, sedge and grass. Non-native species include Phragmites, cat-tail, and purple loosestrife. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park, especially at southwest edge of Mill Pond. A rare, calcareous wetland that includes sedge, rush, sphagnum, goldenrod, shrubby cinquefoil, and tamarack. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park, at the section north of railroad tracks. Species include tussock sedge and other sedges and grasses, swamp milkweed, aster and Joe-Pye weed. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park. Found along east side of Shiawassee River north of railroad tracks. Species include prairie grasses, fringed gentian, grass-of-Parnassus, sundew, pitcher plant, prairie dock, mountain mint, aster, and goldenrod. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:27:32 PM OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 22 of 42 Natural Community Description Inundated shrub swamp A4 — Wetland Complex Southern shrub- carr A4 Wetland Complex Southern hardwood swamp [VERIFY] A4 —Wetland Complex Floodplain forest/Wet mesic flatwoods [VERIFY] A4 —Wetland Complex Vernal pool AS — Vernal Pool Dry-mesic southern forest A6 — Woodland Complex Mesic southern forest A6 —Woodland Complex Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park. Species include buttonbush, willow, swamp milkweed, and sedges. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park. Species include dogwood, pussy willow, elderberry, and swamp rose. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park. Species include red and silver maple, ash, red oak, American elm and basswood. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non- developed areas of the park, along the Shiawassee River and smaller streams. Species include oak, maple, ash, basswood, cottonwood, and shagbark hickory. Scattered temporary pools at north half of Golf Course and northeast end of hiking trail. Typically wet or ponded from November through May. Species include red maple, American elm, ferns, and sedge. Oak-hickory woodlands on ridges and higher elevation. Species include oak, hickory, black cherry, basswood and sassafras. Asian bittersweet, a non-native species, is found within this community. Beech-maple woodlands on lower slopes and depressions, especially within the hiking trail area. Species include maple, American beech, ironwood and witch- hazel. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:27:32 PM Native plantings AX— X— OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 23 of 42 Natural Community Description Open fields scattered throughout park, especially at the southwest corner, and in the no-mow areas of the golf course. Some areas overgrown with shrubs and small trees, especially on the upland area north of the railroad tracks. Species include goldenrod, aster, Queen-Anne's- lace, honeysuckle, red cedar, and gray dogwood. Garden Garden established in 2009 with native perennial plugs at Rotary Park and seeded slope near golf course clubhouse. Species include aster, lupine, milkweed, geranium, goldenrod, beard-tongue, nodding onion, and little bluestem. Old field A7 —Old Field Environmental Consulting & Technology, and Herpetological Resource and Management. 2015, Oakland County Parks Herpetological Inventory. Herpetological Resource and Management Technical Report. Chelsea, MI 48118 XX pp. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:27:32 PM OAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 24 of 42 Figure F: Natural Resources Map UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:27:32 PM QAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 19 of 33 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Waterford Oaks property consists of a wetland and woodland complex. It is bisected by an oblong valley that contains both open and shrubby wetlands along a small stream, the Pontiac Drain, and is surrounded by steep wooded slopes and rolling woodlands. Smaller wetlands include one near the north end, and scattered wetlands along the south end. Today the plant communities on the site include open meadows; woodlands-- including dry-mesic and mesic southern forest; and wetlands-- including emergent marsh, southern wet meadow, hardwood-conifer swamp, and southern swamp. Small islands of dry-mesic southern forest are found south of the creek (Michigan Natural Features Inventory, 2007). Wetland species of note include cattails, New Jersey tea, leatherleaf, leatherwood, and Michigan holly. Several non-native invasive plant species are also present in the park and are the subject of management by °CPR's Natural Resource Management staff and volunteers. These include garlic mustard, phragmites, bush honeysuckle, glossy and common buckthorn, purple loosestrife, asparagus, autumn and Russian olive. Invasive, yet native species include gray dogwood and shrubby willow species. Planted species include Norway maple, Norway spruce, blue spruce, Austrian pine, black locust, northern white- cedar, little-leaved linden and common apple. Planted evergreens are found in clusters on the eastern end of the property and scattered through the northern portion. Ornamental landscaping plantings (non-native, non-invasive) are found around many park buildings, recreational elements, parking lots and roadways. Most of the former farm fields in the northern part of the park consist of overgrown successive vegetation. Forest-edge animal species are common in the park, including white-tailed deer, red fox, woodchuck, striped skunk, eastern cottontail and squirrels. Young Cooper's hawks have been observed on the property, which is an indication they may be nesting on the site. Canada geese have become a nuisance around the ponds. Reptile and amphibians include eastern tiger salamander, northern leopard frog, and eastern painted turtle. Staff reports the presence of introduced animal species such as ring-necked pheasant, English sparrow and European starling. Threats to the ecological integrity of the property include altered hydrology, erosion, invasive species, unauthorized foot traffic, fertilizers/herbicides.and land use changes around the park. The natural systems at Waterford Oaks add character to the recreational facilities by providing delineation and aesthetics. Because of the park's location within a heavily urbanized area, the park also provides important recreational experiences in a natural setting for urban residents. 2. Park Entrances, Roadways and Parking The main vehicular access points to the park include the administrative entrance at 2800 Watkins Lake Road, and the day-use park entrance to Waterford Oaks Boulevard, at 1702 Scott Lake Road. Additional entry points include Alliance Drive at the northern end of the park, and the southern corner of the Administrative complex, which can UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:31:57 PM Natural _ Resourc es Huron River Al— Huron River Submergent marsh A3 — Wetland Complex Creeks A2 - creeks Emergent marsh A3 — Wetland Complex OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS WHITE LAKE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 15 of 29 Park-Wide Planning Areas 1. Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Inventory has described and abstracted 76 distinct natural community types within the State of Michigan (Kost, 2010). According to MN F], 40 natural communities occur within Oakland County at varying degrees. The natural areas around the course consists of woodlands, wetlands and naturalized or no mow areas. To date, 9 natural community types have been identified at White Lake Oaks (see Table: Natural Communities below). The Huron River headwater wetlands found at the park are an important natural resource and is preserved and enhanced by maintaining natural hydrology, minimizing runoff and preserving habitat connectivity. Table 5: Natural Communities at White Lake Oaks Natural Community Description Headwaters of the Huron River. Flows south from Pontiac Lake, west of the park, to the southwest corner of the park. At the park, the river flows in a westerly direction to Oxbow Lake. Huron River tributaries, many modified by ditching, flow south and west through the golf course ponds and join with the Huron River at the southwest corner of the park. Part of wetland complex within ponds. Submerged rooted and non-rooted species include pondweed, waterlily, pond lily and duckweed. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park, along shores of ponds and streams. Species include cat-tails, Phragmites, bulrush, sedge and grass. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:34:11 PM QAKLANDCOUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS WHITE LAKE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 16 of 29 Natural Community Description Southern wet meadow A3 —Wetland Complex Southern shrub-carr A3 — Wetland Complex Southern hardwood swamp A3 — Wetland Complex Rich tamarack swamp A3 — Wetland Complex Vernal Pool Located within Wetland Complex Dry-mesic southern forest A4 — Woodland Complex Mesic southern forest A4 — Woodland Complex Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. The ground-water influenced wetland is dominated by sedge-- especially tussock sedge, plus swamp milkweed, Joe-Pye weed, aster and goldenrod. Photo of native planting at north end of 1118 pond. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. A shrub-dominated wetland including dogwood, willow, nannyberry, ninebark, and highbush blueberry. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park, with high quality areas found at southwest corner of park. The poorly-drained forested wetland species include red and silver maple, yellow birch, cottonwood, quaking aspen, American ash, and skunk cabbage. Part of wetland complex scattered throughout non-developed areas of the park. The forested wetland is dominated by tamarack. Other species include white ash, yellow birch, red maple, northern white cedar and poison sumac. Black spruce was documented at the park (HRM 2015). Seasonal forested pools scattered throughout woodlands, A small vernal pool was documented within the woodlands in the golf course (HRM 2015). Species include red maple, yellow birch, American elm, and ferns. Upland woodland on ridges and upper slopes. Also known as oak- hickory forest. Species include white, black and red oak, sugar maple, hickory, white ash, wild black cherry, witch-hazel and I ronwood. Occurs on lower slopes and edges of wetlands. Also known as mixed-deciduous woods or beech-maple forest. Species include sugar maple, American beech, white ash, oak, elm and basswood. UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:34:11 PM No mow/ naturalized area A5 — No Mow (not mapped) Bioswale OAKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS WHITE LAKE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 17 of 29 Natural Community Description Old field habitat within golf course. Species include goldenrod, aster, Queen-Anne's-lace, honeysuckle, multi-flora rose, and grass. Some areas with native prairie species, including big blue stem and Indian grass. Native seeds planted in 2010 along slope by Tee 5, and native plugs along pond/wetland between Tee 9 and 18. Species include blue flag, swamp milkweed, arrow arum, Joe-loye weed, golden Alexander, sunflower, aster and sedge. Environmental Consulting & Technology, and Herpetological Resource and Management. 2015. Oakland County Parks Herpetological Inventory. Herpetological Resource and Management Technical Report. Chelsea, MI 48118 UPDATED: 6/22/2016 334:11 PM Figure D: White Lake Oaks Natural Communities Mop . 1, • , •., , .11 44, • ; 11 1.21. — — la,ft gfr tt, 4.70 a-0'r AT)i, O'AKLAND COUNTYPARKS BASELINE PARK ANALYSIS WHITE LAKE OAKS COUNTY PARK Page 18 of 29 UPDATED: 6/22/2016 3:34:11 PM 2016 APPENDIX E. OCPR Park-specific Maps of Proposed Activities on Enrolled Lands 114 1age COUNTY MICHIGAN L BROOKS PATTERSON OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE • Addison Oaks County Park Management Strategy Extents ,v3" r Beech 1-6cs'%-6 0.0.01 - Elm — -- -.S I Chem' sS; r.?., Park Boundary Unmanaged Park Area Managed Park Area • EMR Sighting (by year) Trail 111. 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MICHIGAN L BROOKS PATTERSON OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE we Waterford Oaks County Park Management Strategy Extents Park Boundary Unmanaged Park Area Managed Park Area Trail SIP WRC DRAIN: Pontiac Water Course Water Area ▪ Railroad Road Management Extents 2011-2015 Prescribed Burn CI Chemical Control 0 525 1.050 Fee: Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-0506 mow.Destkaationalidilnd.com Map Created on: 0507/205 2016 ....r ...-..-, APPENDIX F. OCPR Known and Documented EMR Taking Incidents 128 1Pa ge 2016 Summary of Known EMR Takings A summary of known EMR takings on OCPR managed lands: • 10/8/2010 — Orion Oaks Dog Park EMR inflicted a bite on a dog utilizing the dog park. Dog Owners picked up the snake and flung it into the adjacent vegetation. Snake was not recovered — fate unknown. Snake ID confirmed by photos taken by dog owner and via bite mark pattern on dog's muzzle by veterinarian delivering antivenom treatment. Report made by OCPR NR Management Unit Staff to MDNR Wildlife Division and Michigan Natural Features Inventory Herpetologist. • 7/12/2012 — Orion Oaks Dog Park — EMR killed by a veterinarian using the dog park. Snake ID confirmed by Park Staff and veterinarian. Report made by OCPR NR Management Unit Staff to MDNR Conservation Officer. See provided 'Eastern Massasauga Observation and Bite Incident Reports' 36IPage Qme-AKLAND EASTERN MASSASAUGA OBSERVATION [kilt] ni erhi :(4.1 & BITE INCIDENT REPORT The Eastern Massasauga is a Species of Special Concern protected from harm by an order of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources (PA 451— 10/12/01). It is unlawful to kill, take, trap, and possess (dead or alive) the species. Violation of this order is considered a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. This information is voluntary under Pad 365 Endangered Species Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994. Please complete a sheet for each Massasauga observation and/ or bite incident. If you have more than one location to report, please complete a separate sheet for each site. If submitting for a bite incident please attach copy of the Risk Management Incident Report Form. OBSERVER INFORMATION: Name: Richard Eugene Vincent & Fay Vincent Address: 4115 Lanark Ave Phone: 248/379-8361 (cell) Waterford, Twp, MI 48329 E-mail: PERSON COMPLETING FORM (If different from above): Brittany Bird, NR Planner CC Parks OBSERVATION CONDITIONS: Date of Observation: 10/08/2010 Weather Conditions: not recorded Time of Observation: 17:30 LOCATION OF OBSERVATION: Park: Orion Oaks County Park Description of Habitat: 2301 W Clarkston Rd; Orion Twp., MI 48360 Location within Park: (nearest trail marker, facility, park road, etc.) West of the park's Joslyn Rd. dog park entrance along a park trail running adjacent to the NW corner of the 'Run C' dog park unit (map attached). (Include the specific site and the surrounding area) Snake initially contacted in mowed grass adjacent to park trail. Snake subsequently moved into leaf litter bordering the mowed grass to the west. OBSERVATION OF MASSASAUGA: Please attach copies of any photos taken Features used in identifying the Massasauga: (including coloration, size, head shape, rattles, etc.) Richard and Fay Vincent observed rattle on tail. Royal Oak Beaumont doctors and Novi veterinarian confirmed puncture bites on Mr. Vincent and pet beagle. OCPR NR Planner, B. Bird viewed picture of the snake on Mr. Vincent's cellular phone and confirmed EMR by head shape, rattle, body coloration markings. Distance from Observer to Massasauga: Snake was at one point held by Mr. Vincent with pair of pliers. Number of snakes observed: One Was the snake dead or alive? Alive on contact; snake was subsequently picked up with pliers and flung into the adjacent wooded area — final status of snake unconfirmed. Behavior of the Animal(s): Snake was approached by the Vincent's pet beagle (on 25' leash) and bit dog. Snake then moved into adjacent leaf litter. Mr. Vincent sought and found snake in leaf litter, picked up with a pair of pliers to examine it, the snake then bit Mr. Vincent in the right forearm and wrist; Mr. Vincent then flung the snake into the adjacent wooded area. Was this sighting made by you or by another person X ? (Check one) Rank your confidence in this identification (Check one): Extremely Confident_X Confident Some Reservations ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: What actions if any were taken in relationship to this observation/ event? Mr. Vincent took a picture of the snake with his cellular phone, loaded his bitten beagle into the Vincent's car and took route for an emergency veterinary office. Vincent then contacted Oakland Co Sheriff (OCSO) Dispatch for advice. OCSO dispatch directed him to stop at Independence Twp Fire Department where he received emergency medical assistance for his bite. ITFD transported Mr. Vincent to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital and Mrs. Vincent and the beagle to Novi, MI the closest emergency vet with anti-venom. Activity was reported to the OCSO Sgt. in Command; police report filed with OCSO Orion Twp Substation. OC Parks Sheriff Office Unit invited Mr. Vincent to OCPR headquarters to discuss the incident. On 10112/10 Sgt. Kelly Sexton, Chief of N District, Jim Dunleavy, and NR Planner B Bird interviewed Mr. Vincent about the incident. Details of the police report were confirmed. Mr. Vincent was apparently not administered antivenom by Royal Oak Beaumont. Beagle was treated by Dr. Matt Januszewski, DVM, CVA at Animal Emergency Center in Novi, MI (517/304-7224), and administered 2 rounds of antivenom for muzzle bite. Comments: Bite incidents occurred outside of the dog park fence along the trail running adjacent to the NW corner of dog park unit C. When questioned by OC Parks and OCSO staff on 10-12-10, Mr. Vincent could not recall whether or not he was administered anything while under care at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital on 10- 08-10. FOR BITE INCIDENTS ONLY PARTY SUSTAINING INJURY: Name: Mr. Richard Eugene Vincent & beagle (7 yrs old) Phone: 248/379-8361 (cell) E-mail: Address: 4115 Lanark Ave Waterford, Twp, MI 48329 If a pet was involved was the pet on leash X or off leash (Check one) at the time of the incident? On 25' lead; park rule is 6' lead. NOTE: Please inform visitors that pets must be kept on a leash per park rules. MEDICAL/ VETERINARY INFORMATION: Please record the Medical or Veterinary treatment facility that the victim was advised of/ sent to (if known): Mr. Vincent was treated initially by the Independence Twp. Fire Department and subsequently transported and treated at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI. Beagle was treated by Dr. Matt Januszewski, DVM, CVA at Animal Emergency Center in Novi, MI (5171304-7224) Submit Report & Photos to: Oakland County Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Stewardship Program 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328-1917 Contact: Brittany Bird, GIS Tech/ Natural Resources Specialist 248.343.1353 / birdb@oakgov.com This information will be used to track snake observations within Oakland County Parks. Thank you for your cooperation! Visit us on the web at: www.oakciov.com/barksrec Location within Park: (neafestpl iJzrailcer, facility, park mad,. eh) A A tr.yucdi OBSERVATION OF MASSASAUGA: Please attach copies of any photos EASTERN MASSASAUGA OBSERVATION & BITE INCIDENT REPORT The Eastern Massasauga is a Species of Special Concern protected from hami by an order of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources (PA 451— 10/12/01). It is unlawful to kill, take, trap, and possess (dead or alive) the species. Violation of this orderis considered a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. This information is voluntary under Part 365, Endangered Species Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Ac 4 Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994. Please complete a sheet for each Illiassasaug a observation and/ or bite incident If you have more than one location to report, please complete a separate sheet for each site. If submitting for a bite incident please attach copy of the Risk Management Incident Report Form. OBSERVER INFORMATION: Fl ni/(V LS Phone 'rzi g Fcy / E-mail: (0A/6) PJA:0) pc OV1 PERSON COMPLETING FORM Of different from above): OBSERVATION CONDITIONS: Date of Observation: Time of Observation: Weather Conditions: (Ahlr7 LOCATION OF OBSERVATION: Park: 1 Ot C4 PA„k- Description of Habitat (Include the specific site and the surrounding area) Features used in identifying the Massasauga: (including coloration, size, head shape, rattles, etc.) cLL 2 r Distance from Observ-r to Massasauga: I I 0 Number of snakes ob erved: II Was e sn,ke dead or alive, 0 1 k 1 0 . Behavior of the Animal(s): ,/virkteA474/),,-\ Was this sighting made by you or by another person 1 ? (Check one) Name: Comments: C\ A A \ Rank your confidence in his Identification (Check one)! Extremely Confident 21 Confident Some Reservations ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: What actions if any were taken in relationship to this observation/ event? FOR BITE INCIDENTS ONLY PARTY SUSTAINING INJURY: Name: Phone: E-mail: Address: If a pet was involved was the pet on leash or off leash (Check one) at the time of the incident? . NOTE: Please inform visitors that pets must be kept on a leash per park rules. MEDICAL/ VETERINARY INFORMATION: Please record the Medical or Veterinary treatment facility that the victim was advised of/ sent to (if known): • Submit Report & Photos to Oakland County Parks & Recreabon Natural Resources Stewardship Program 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328-1917 Contact ilLcirty Bird, GIS Tech/ Natural Resources Specialist 248343.1353 / birdb©oakgov.com This information will be used to track snake observations within Oakland County Parks. Thank you for your cooperation! Visit us on the web at: www.oakqov.com/parksrec 2016 APPENDIX G. OCPR Eastern Massasauga Observation and Bite Incident Report Form 135 1P age [ 9--AKLAND EASTERN MASSASAUGA OBSERVATION II IP [fl & BITE INCIDENT REPORT The Eastern Massasauga is a Species of Special Concern protected from harm by an order of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources (PA 451 — 10112/01). It is unlawful to kill, take, trap, and possess (dead or alive) the species. Violation of this order is considered a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. This information is voluntary under Part 365, Endangered Species Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994. Please complete a sheet for each Massasauga obsenration and/or bite incident. If you have more than one location to report, please complete a separate sheet for each site If submitting for a bite incident please attach copy of the Risk Management Incident Report Form. OBSERVER INFORMATION: Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: PERSON COMPLETING FORM (if different from above): OBSERVATION CONDITIONS: Date of Observation: Weather Conditions: Time of Observation: LOCATION OF OBSERVATION: Park: Description of Habitat: (Include the specific site and the surrounding area) Location within Park: (nearest trail marker, facility, park road, etc.) OBSERVATION OF MASSASAUGA: Please attach copies of any photos taken Features used in identifying the Massasauga: (including coloration, size, head shape, rattles, etc.) Distance from Observer to Massasauga: Number of snakes observed: Was the snake dead or alive? Behavior of the Animal(s): Was this sighting made by you or by another person ? (Check one) Rank your confidence in this identification (Check one): Extremely Confident Confident Some Reservations ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: What actions if any were taken in relationship to this observation/ event? Comments: FOR BITE INCIDENTS ONLY PARTY SUSTAINING INJURY: Name: Phone: E-mail: Address: If a pet was involved was the pet on leash or off leash (Check one) at the time of the incident? NOTE: Please inform visitors that pets must be kept on a leash per park rules. MEDICAL/ VETERINARY INFORMATION: Please record the Medical or Veterinary treatment facility that the victim was advised of/ sent to (if known): Submit Report & Photos to: Oakland County Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Stewardship Program 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328-1917 Contact: Brittany Bird, GIS Tech/ Natural Resources Specialist 248.343.1363 / birdh@oakgov.com This information will be used to track snake observations within Oakland County Parks. Thank you for your cooperation! Visit us on the web at: www. oakgov. com/parksrec 2016 APPENDIX H. Executive Summary — 2015 OCPR Baseline Herpetological Inventory 138 IP a ge OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS HERPETOLOGICAL INVENTORY Prepared for: CIAKLAND COUNTY PARKS DestinationOakland.com Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 Submitted by: 14, HMPLOG!L RESOURCE & MANAGEMENT P.O. Box 110 Chelsea, MI 48118 (313) 268-6189 www.herprman.com AC 2200 Commonwealth Blvd., Suite 300 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-769-3004 www.ectinc.com May 2016 Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc Suggested Citation: Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. and Herpetological Resource and Management. 2016. Oakland County Parks Herpetological Inventory. Herpetological Resource and Management Technical Report. Chelsea, MI 48118 205 pp. Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 5 Methods 5 Data Collection 5 Oakland County 6 Discussion 6 Conclusion 10 Addison Oaks 11 Glen Oaks 31 Groveland Oaks 42 Highland Oaks 59 Independence Oaks 72 Lyon Oaks 89 Orion Oaks 108 Red Oaks 124 Rose Oaks 133 Springfield Oaks 150 Waterford Oaks 166 White Lake Oaks 179 APPENDICES 190 Appendix A: Detailed Methodology 191 Appendix B: Habitat Management/Restoration Recommendations 192 Appendix C: Priority species summaries 197 Appendix D: Overview Summary Table 204 References 205 2 Executive Summary This executive summag should not be used as an isolated document. It must be understood in the context of the entire report and serves only as a summag of the monitoring _procedures and results. In 2015, Oakland County Parks and Recreation (0CPR) engaged Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc. (EC1) and Herpetological Resource and Management (FIRM) to conduct a season long survey for herpetofauna species on County properties with the goal of better informing management decisions. OCPR staff identified the need for additional information regarding the presence and distribution of herpetofauna within the park system. Herpetofauna, or reptiles and amphibians, are sensitive to the quality of their environment, meaning they are relatively intolerant of environmental disturbance and/or pollution. Thus, their presence or absence can be used as a proxy to infer the quality of an ecosystem or as a surrogate for overall biodiversity. Although indicator species are an excellent monitoring tool, they are best viewed as an "early warning system" or "canaries in the coal mine" that signal to conservation managers when an environmental condition has changed. Since ecosystems are complicated synergistic systems, determining the exact cause of the change and how it is correlated generally requires further investigation using multiple indicators/measurements over prolonged periods to determine the specific cause(s) of impairment. ECT and FIRM examined twelve Oaldand County Parks totaling approximately 6,700 acres. The 12 Parks included: Addison, Orion, Independence, Waterford, White Lake, Groveland, Springfield, Rose, Highland, Lyon, Glen, and Red Oaks. The primary herpetological survey areas, termed Priority Areas, were concentrated within a subset of these parks of approximately 1,200 acres of lakes, ponds, streams and associated wetlands and uplands. The project team established methodology necessary to complete a comprehensive herpetofauna survey designed to document amphibian and reptile diversity within the parks, assess habitat use and spatial distribution, and help identify habitat indicative of threatened, endangered or special concern herpetofauna. species. In total over ninety herpetofaunal surveys were conducted from April into September 2015 within Oakland County. Surveys were conducted during appropriate weather conditions by teams of two to six biologists trained in the identification of herpetofauna. Surveyors performed time constrained meandering transects through properties surveying both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Areas were searched for all life stages of amphibians and reptiles as well as evaluated as potential habitat for herpetofauna. GPS units were used to log herpetofauna information and location. From April through September, ECT and HRM logged over 3,000 person hours in the field of survey effort and documented a total of over 16,000 herpetofauna across all parks. Addison Oaks had the largest proportion of herpetofauna species with over 7,000 recorded. Red Oaks was the only park where no herpetofauna species were observed. The herpetofauna species observed at each park were summarized in tables in the respective sections. Table 1 in Appendix D summarizes the total number of herpetofauna as well as the number of herpetofauna from each order observed at each park. A total of twenty-eight species of herpetofauna were observed within the twelve Oakland County Parks surveyed in 2015 including sixteen species of amphibians and twelve species of reptiles. Of the twenty-eight species ten species are listed as SGCN by the WAP. These rare and declining or data- 3 deficient species include, Northern Leopard Frog, Pickerel Frog, Spotted Salamander, Eastern Tiger Salamander, Four-toed Salamander, Eastern Musk Turtle, Blanding's Turtle, Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, Northern Ribbon Snake, and Butler's Garter Snake. Additionally, two of these species the Blanding's Turtle and the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake are listed as Species of Special Concern. The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake was also recently suggested for listing under the Endangered Species Act as a federally Threatened Species. Based on survey results, ECT and HRM determined management recommendations for each park, including techniques appropriate for park wide implementation and those particular to Priority Areas. These recommendations, designed to support herpetofauna populations, included: implementing specific management strategies to promote targeted species, such as Blanding's turde and Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake; increasing the suitability of the habitat on site, such as adding woody debris and controlling invasive species; and large-scale landscape improvements, such as increasing connectivity and maintaining mosaic habitats. In addition, at each park the top three management objectives were identified to help OCPR staff focus effort on specific techniques and areas that will likely have the greatest impact in addressing the particular needs of each property. In general, the largest threat to natural areas across Oaldand County Parks is caused by the pressures from human-related use in and around the parks. Large numbers of visitors presents an increased risk of for the spread of invasive plant species between parks and within the parks themselves. Invasive species were seen in abundance at many of the sites surveyed in 2015 and have the potential to dramatically reduce the quality of habitat available for herpetofauna and other wildlife species. However, HRM and ECT believe implementing the recommendations outlined herein will significantly improve the habitat quality for herpetofauna, and likely other native flora and fauna, across OCRP properties. 4 2016 APPENDIX I. OCPR Data Forms: Wildlife-Burn Surveys, Soil Temperatures, Wildlife Mortality, Pesticide Application Form 143 1 Page PRE/POST BURN SURVEY FORM I:I Data entry complete Name: Phone/E-mail: Park: Date: Start Time: AirTemp (F): CI Pre Survey 1:1 Post Survey Stop Time: Wind direction & Speed: If Present During Burn, give a brief description of the fire behavior (mark location on map where observed): Flame Height (inches): Rate of Spread (ft/min): Pre/Post Burn Survey Observations: MAP CODE FEATURE DESCRIPTION NOTES ADDITIONAL, OBSERVATIONS: Return Completed Forms to: Natural Resources Management Program schildbergk@oakgov.com /248.858.4635 (fax) / Oakland County Parks, 2800 Watkins Lk. Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Natural Resources Stewardship Program Specimen Collection Kit & Burn Mortality Form Date: Specimen ID: Park: Your Name: Specimen Collection Kit: • Plastic bags, Camera, GPS unit, Sharpies, Small measuring device To collect a specimen: 1) Photograph specimen in position found (use measuring device to show scale) 2) Document the following information about specimen and its location, if known: a. Species: b. Fire flame height: c. Rate of fire spread: d. GPS Coordinates or location description location: e. Potential cause of mortality (e.g. two head fires coming together): 3) Place specimen in plastic bag and label with the following: a. Park Name b. Date c. Specimen ID d. Info on Location to match to GPS/GIS map 4) Place in freezer until it can be transferred to a Parks and Rec staff person 5) Notes: * Electronic files located at: K: ParksRec \GcncrallNatural Resource Managcment1NR_Burns last update: 04/01/13 Soil Temperature Readings Taken for Independence and Rose Oaks Spring 2011 Burn Units DATE PARK 13URN UNIT MAP ID ' TEMP (F) TEMP_G 1/AGE TYPE X Y NOTES 412/2011 RSE 1 33.90 digital -83.642400001300 42.73980000000 4/2/2011 RSE 2 34.50 digital -83.64390000000 42.74170000000 4/2/2011 RSE 3 33.20 digital -83.64320030000 42.74180000000 4/2/2011 RSE 4 33,80 digital -83.64180000000 42.74060000000 4/2/2011 RSE 5 36.30 digital -83.64440000000 42.73890000000 41212011 RSE 6 35.60 digital -83.64230000000 42.742300001300 42/2011 RS E 7 - 36.80 digital -83.64190000000 42.74210000000 41212011 RS E 8 37.00 digital -83,64400000000 42,74180000000 41712011 IND 1 746 32.00 digital -83.39670000000 42.77790000000 PRE-BUIVI DAY READING 41712011 IND 1 T46 34.00 digital -83.39820000000 42.77970000000 PRE-BURN DAY READING 41712011 (ND 1 747 3400 digital -83.39850000000 42.77840000000 PRE-BURN DAY READING 417/2011 IND 1 749 3540 digital -83.39960000800 42.77540000000 PRE-BURN DAY READING 41712011 WD 1 TM 36.00 digital -83.39680000000 4277660008000 PRE-BURN DAY READING 41712011 IND 2 748 36.00 digital -8139590000000 42. 18280000000 PR URN DAY READING 41712011 INC 2 150 36.00 digital -8139540080000 42.78190000000 PRE-BURN DAY READING 41712011 INC 2 762 3740 digital -83.39500000000 42.78330000000 PRE-BURN DAY READING 41712011 IND 2 753 37.00 digital -83.39660000000 42.78230000000 PRE-BURN DAY READING *yam (ND 2 764 3800 digital -83.39360000000 42.78320000000 PRE-BURN DAY READING 41712011 IND 2 755 38,00 digital -82.39480000000 42.78480000000 PRE-BURN DAY READING 411012011 ND 2 TIO 44 digital -82.39450000000 42.76240000000 4/10/2011 IND 2 111 46,2 digital -83394101300000 42,78270000000 BROOMSEDGE PATCH 411012011 IND 2 112 47,3 digital -83.39980000000 42.78300000000 IN STANDING H20 4/10/2011 IND 2 113 47.3 digital -83,39970000000 42.78310000000 411012011 iND 2 1-14 48 digital -8139490000000 42.78300000000 4/10/2011 END 2 115 95.8 • digital -83.39510000000 42.78330000000 4110/2011 END 2 116 99.5 digital -82.39560000000 . 42.78390000000 IN FIELDSTONES 4/1012011 END 2 117 44 digital -83.39570000000 42.78380000000 410/2011 END 2 718 44.2 digital -8339550000000 42.78370000000 410/2011 IND 2 T19 46.5 digital -83.39530000000 42.78360000000 911012011 NO 2 120 43.3 digital -83.39530000000 42.78350000000 FIELDSTONES DIND 41012011 IND 2 T21 49.7 digital -83.39540000000 42.78320000000 OLD WL SHELF 410/2011 ND 2 122 42.9 digital -63,39560000000 42.78320000000 CW1) 4110/2011 IND 2 123 47.4 digital -83.39570000000 42.78280000000 JUNIPER SLOPE 411012011 IND 2 124 42,2 digital -83.39620000000 42.782600001300 OAK LI1TER 4/1012011 IND 2 125 45.5 digital -83.39680000000 42.78260000000 41012011 IND 2 126 42.9 digital -83.39690000000 92_78270000000 SAT SINDIN H20 4/10/2011 IND 2 127 43.6 digital -83,39700000000 42.78200000000 SENSMVE FERN PATCH 4110/2011 ND 2 128 48 digital 433.39740000000 42.78160000000 4/10/2011 11413 2 129 46 digital -83.39460000000 92.78190000000 SEND POCKET MIL 41012011 INO 2 160 46.20 digital -83.39430000000 42.78210000000 4/10/2011 ND 2 161 47.60 digital -83.39910000000 4238200000000 4/10/2011 IND 2 162 47.00 digital -83.39640000000 4238160000000 IN OLD FENCEROW 4/10/2011 11-1D 2 18 47,1 digital -83.39430000000 42.78220000000 4/10/2011 ND 2 19 46,2 digital . -83.39440000000 92.78230000000 4/12/2011 IND 1 130 44.9 digital -133.39810000000 42,78000000000 DIGITAL ONLY WDODEDS LOPE ADJ TO WL 4/12/2011 1ND 1 131 45.3 digital -83.39800000000 42.780013000000 4/12/2011 1ND 1 132 44.2 digital -8139800000000 42,78000000000 IN WL MUCK AND LK SEDGE 4112/2011 END 1 133 43.8 digital -8139640000000 42.77980000000 SFACING SLOPE 4/1212011 ND 1 134 45.6 digital -83.39630000000 92.77970000000 4/12/2011 IND 1 135 47.4 digital -83.39630000000 92 77960000000 IN Wl. MUCK 4/12/2011 1110 1 136 43,1 digital -82.39640000000 42.77950000000 4/12/2011 IND 1 137 43.11 digital -83.39680000000 9237950000000 4/12/2011 IND 1 738 43.7 digital -83.396901300000 42.77960000000 4/12/7011 IND 1 139 45.8 digital -83.39720000000 42.779700130000 4112/2011 IND 1 140 47,3 digital -83,39750000000 42.77970000000 4/12/2011 INC) 1 141 45.1 digital -83.39830000000 42.77970000000 4/12/2011 END 1 142 44,9 digital -82.39760000000 42,77990000000 4/12)2011 END 1 143 45.3 digital -83.34720000000 42,77930000000 VERNAL POND W SHRUBS 1NDFRG JUMPING IN 4/12/2011 ND 1 T44 45.1 digital -83.39710000000 42.77940000000 RIDGE B1WN FEN AND VERN POND 4/12/2011 1.1D 1 156 38.00 dial -83.39600000000 42.77890000000 4/12/2011 IND 1 157 43.00 dial 4339520000000 42,77860000000 4112/2011 IND 1 158 49,00 d1a1 -83.39610000000 42.77910000000 11JSSOCK SEDGE 4/12/2011 lND 1 159 45.00 dial -133,39720000000 42,77940000000 CRAYFISH BURROWS Herbicide Application Record C-1--AKLAND , t=1,..,,, Date: Location: Start/Stop Times: Z-1 1 1 n1 I CA IVA 1 141 El Scanned 0 Digitized WPM wiritaittog Certified Applicators Name: Application Information: 0 Kogan Schildberg (C007130287) 0 Haley Beckman (C006160153) 0 Alex Kreibel (C007130543) 0 Angelica Arens (C007160449) 13 Joe Lutey (C007060345) Other Applicators: CI Volunteer Sign-in Sheet Attached Application method (foliar spray, cut stump etc.): % Solution Wanted (see cheat-sheet): Amount of mix at start of application (in OZ): Amount of mix at end of application (in OZ): Total amount of mix applied (in OZ): Total amount of product used (in OZ): Herbicide: 0 GUP CI RUP Species: 0 Accord/Rodeo EPA Reg. No: 62719-324 0 Garlon 3a EPA Reg. No: 62719-37 0 Garlon 4 EPA Reg. No. 62719-527 0 Milestone EPA Reg. No. 62719-519 0 Pathfinder ll EPA Reg. No. 62719-167 0 Cutrine Plus EPA Reg. No, 8959-10 0 Reward EPA Reg. No. 100-1091 0 Clipper EPA Reg. No. 59639-161 0 Round-up ProMax EPA Rog. No. 524-579 0 Other: EPA Reg. No. Target Species: Abundance and Density of Targets: Adjuvant/Surfactant Used: 0 YES 0 NO Other species present: 1:1 Cygnet EPA Reg. No. 0 Premier Blue EPA Reg. No. 0 Other: EPA Reg. No. SN 630B-052611 Dye Used: ci YES 0 NO Weather (during application): 0 Bas Oil Color: RED 0 Hi-Lite Color: BLUE 0 Other: Color: Temp: Wind Speed: Precipitation: Other: CI Treatment area maped on tablet • 0 Additional notes/sketches/physical map/attached PPE Used (circle the X) Garton 3a Long sleeve shirt/pants X Protective eyewear X Chemical resist. Gloves (>=14 mils) X Shoes pus socks X In eyes and/or Harmful if Absorbed throuch skin Accord X Notes: Signature of Certified Applicator: X X X Inhaled 2016 APPENDIX J. Staff Training Materials 148 IP a ge Sharing the parks with Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Oakland County Parks provides critical habitat to a wide variety of wildlife including the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. Michigan Massasauga populations are rapidly declining due to habitat loss and fragmentation, human persecution or indiscriminant killing, and Illegal collection. In Michigan, the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (EMR) is a ''species of special concern." It is protected from harm by an order of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources (PA 451 - 10/12/01). It is unlawful to kill, take, trap, and possess this species. Violation of this order is a crime punishable by law. Massasauga ID 101: • The ElVIR is Michigan's only venomous snake_ • It may be recognized by the rattle at the end of its tail. It has a large triangular head with a neck that leads to a thicker body • On average adults measure only two- three feet in length. • Massasauga are very camouflaged. A pattern of dark somewhat rectangular patches on its back and sides over a grayish - grayish brown background help the snake hide. AKLAND [gm I 11 ;1 M Creating Community through Peopte,Parks and Programs Snake behaviors: • The Massasauga is a shy and secretive snake that will generally retreat if given a chance. They are not aggressive. When threatened they may remain motionless and sound their rattle as a warning. This does not mean they are going to strike and if given the chance they will move away • If harassed, the Massasauga will strike. Guest behaviors: • DO NOT pick up, harass or threaten the snake. Keep all pets away from these snakes; dogs should be on a six-foot leash. • Leave the snake alone and allow it to retreat. • Contact parks staff to move snakes - if needed. In case of a bite: • If you or your pet receive a bite, remain calm and seek medical or veterinary care immediately. Park guests should call 911 if they are bitten. • Not all bites contain venom. "Dry bites" or venom-less bites happen about 25 percent of the time. • Snakes perform beneficial ecological services and they are important members of wildlife communities. Report snake sightings to Oakland County Parks at 248.858.1726. www.oakgov.com/parksrec flft• • givii?frrit'odrrl,401- SNAKES OF MICHIGAN IDENTIFIER An identification guide to the eastern rnassasauga rattlesnake and other Michigan snakes mis guide will help you identify the eastern massasauga rattlesnake and other snakes in Michigan, The niaSsmuga is one ol six Michiaan snakes with blotches Snakes on this identifier are grouped hy appearance (blOtched, striped and no pattern) Men you see a snake, look at its size arid pattern. Does It have blotches, stripes or no pattern ? Eastern milk snake Latopropallis iriarlgulum iriariguiwn • 24-35 in; record 52 in • light gray or tan with brown ot reddish -,brown, black-bordered blotches nirning down bac* • young similar to adults but blotches brighter red • often V- or -V-shaped liçht marking on top of neck ▪ beliy white with black checkerboard pattern • scales smooth; anal scale single • lays eggs Eastern hog hose snake Heterodon Naliehinos • 20-33 in; record 45,5 in • most have dark spotsiblotches on yellowish. reddish or brown background, but some solid black, brown or olive • when threatened, spreads neck to display two prominent black eyespots on neck and hisSes; May burn over and play dead • heavy-bathed • Rat head with upturned S210'ill • belly yellow-gray with greenish gray pattern • scales keeled; anatscale divided • lays eggs Northern water snake IVe.,rndin xipetion sipecinfi • 24.42 in: record 54 in • light brown with dark brown or blackish blotches; older individuals may appear unifointly black • belly cream with irregular rows of reddish or blackish halt moon crescents • usually found in or near water scales keeled; anal scale divided gives birth to live young Eastern fox snake Western Fox snake Efaphe Volpirta gloycif Elapha vulpine vufpiku • eastern subspecies in SF Lower Peninsula only, western subspecies in Upper Peninsula only • 36-54.in; record 70.5 in • yellowish lo light brown with black or dark brown blotches, head reddish or oran0h • belly yellow with black cheokboard pattern • scales weakly keeled; anal sczte divided • lays eggs • • eastern subspecies is &ate Threatentd Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake sistarnis GaienatuP. cat6natus • Michigan 's only venornois snake • 18,5-30 in: record 39.5 in • gray or grayish brown with dark blotches edged in white end spots down back • betty blackish, nal patterned •pit on each side of heed between eye and nostril; cot-liKe pupils • distinct segmented mate a tail hick, squarish; does net taper to a point like all other snakes in Michir•lan • heavy-bodied; often found coiled • scales keeled; anal scale single • gives birth to live young • does not always rattle a warning: relies on pattern and molluniess to go undetected • State Special Concern: Federal Candidate and sides OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS - MASSASAUGA RESPONSE PROTOCOL The Eastern Massasauga is a Species of Special Concern protected from harm by an order of the Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (PA 451 — 10/12/01). It is unlawful to kill, take, trap, and/ or possess (dead or alive) an Eastern Massasauqa rattlesnake. Violation of this order is considered a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. MASSASAUGA BITE RESPONSE Bite incident for a person: • Call 911 to report bite and request medical assistance. • If necessary move all persons present away (>1.5 ft) from the snake. • Keep injured person calm and instruct to remove jewelry (rings, bracelets etc.). • If possible try to identify the snake at a safe distance (>1.5 ft). • Contact Park to report incident to Park Supervisor. • Fill out a Massasauga Observation & Bite Incident Report. Bite incident for a dog: • Move all persons and pets away (>1.5 ft) from the snake. • Instruct owner to immediately transport their dog to a veterinarian for treatment. Owners may choose to visit their own vet -OR- 1 of 3 Emergency Veterinary Centers in Oakland County • If possible try to identify the snake at a safe distance (>1.6 ft). • Do not let the dog walk. If necessary assist in carrying/ transporting the dog to the owner's vehicle. • Contact Park to report incident to Park Supervisor. • Fill out a Massasauga Observation & Bite Incident Report. EMERGENCY VET CONTACTS The following veterinary centers have been contacted by OCPR and will accept pets bitten by snakes for treatment. Anima! Emergency Center 265 E. 2nd St. Rochester 248.651.1788 Open evenings and weekends Animal Emergency Center 24255 Novi Road Novi 248.348.1788 Open 24 hours/ 7 days Oakland Veterinary Care 1400 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills 248.334.6877 Open 24 hours/ 7 days MASSASAUGA MOVEMENT PROCEDURE • Massasauga are ONLY to be moved if absolutely no other option is available. Situations warranting snake movement may include snakes located in an area of the park that is heavily used (ex. road, driveway, building entrance, highly frequented trail). • Snakes should be moved a MINIMAL distance to the closest natural habitat and placed in a safe spot away from roads and other threats • NEVER move a Massasauga greater than 800 ft from its original observed position. Doing so may hinder the snake's ability to navigate back to its known territory and compromise its chance of survival. • To move a snake lay a container (such as a tall garbage can) flat with the opening in the direction of the snake. Use a broom or similar long-handled implement to gently nudge the snake into the container. Keep fingers on the outside of the container at all times. Set the container upright and move to release site. Allow snake to emerge on its own. Instructions for Moving the Eastern Massatguga Ralllesnake [EMU The FAIR is •a shy and extremely rare animal. Our goal is to leave the snake alone and let it live. We do NOT nt you to the snake. Snakes are important members of the natural coMmunity and provide important ecological services as members of their community The Eastern Massasauga is the only venomous snake in Michigan. It is a Species of Special Concern protected from harm by an order of the Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (PA 451 - 10/12/01). It is unlawful to kill, take, trap, and/ or possess (dead or alive) an Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake. Violation of this order is considered a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. This snake occurs in Oakland County Parks, but is rarely seen. Massasauga are generally shy and will leave an area if given the opportunity and enough time. Massasauga are ONLY to be moved If absolutely no other option is available. Situations warranting movement may include snakes located in an area of the park that is heavily used or in an area where the snake is likely to incur harm (ex. road, driveway, building entrance, or highly frequented trail). EMR MOVEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Proper identification is necessary. There are other non-venomous look-alike snakes in Michigan. Check the ID sheet on the Snake Transport Kit. It may be necessary to move other snake species and you should follow the same procedure, however, longer snakes may climb out of the conta iner—SECURE the LID. In most cases, you should not need to move non-venomous snakes, just gently nudge them away. Take this opportunity to educate the park guest. 2. If you need to move an EMR, gather the Snake Transport Kit which includes a Michigan snake ID sheet, snake observation and bite incident form, a broom, a container and these instructions. 3. Work in pairs with another staff member or trained volunteer whenever possible. 4. Clear the area where you are collecting the snake. Ask guests to stand away. When transporting an EMR you should always keep a minimum distance of about 1.5 feet between yourself and the snake. This will place you out of range of the EMR's striking distance and minimize bite potential. 5. Lay the container flat with the opening in the direction of the snake. 6. Use the broom behind the snake and GENTLY nudge the snake into the container. Once the snake is in the container, slip your finger under the outside lip of the container and set the container upright. DO NOT grab around the lip. Keep your fingers on the outside of the container at all times. 7. Attach the lid and secure, then transport the snake to safe habitat. 8. The EMR should be moved a MEINTIVIAL distance to the closest natural habitat and placed in a safe spot away from roads and other threats. NEVER move a Massasauga greater than 800 feet from its original observed position. Doing so may hinder the snake's ability to navigate back to its known territory and compromise its chance of survival. 9. At all times, stay calm and focused. The EIVIR can only strike half the length of its body. Keeping this minimum distance between yourself and the snake is important. Never put yourself in danger. Act responsibly. 10. To release the snake into safe habitat: Remove the lid and reverse the steps so that the container is lying on its side on the ground. If you are pressed for time gently upright the bottom of the container and the snake will slide out of it. 11. ALWAYS keep your eye on the snake. It is critical for you to know the location of the snake you are moving at all times. 12. Record all EMR sightings on the Massasauga Observation and Bite Incident Report Form. Submit completed forms to the Park Supervisor. 13. Any guest or pet bitten by a snake should seek irntnecliate medical attention. For humans, call 911. For pets, go immediately to the nearest emergency vet or your own vet. Refer to the Dog/Snake Bite brochure created by Oakland County Parks. If you are bitten, contact your supervisor immediately. 07/07 www.oakgoucom/parksrec 2016 APPENDIX K. Public Education Materials 153 IP age Recognizing Rattlesnakes May 2 11 am 1 p.m. Orion Oaks Dog Park Learn about Michigan's only venomous snake. Natural Resources staff will identify efforts in place at Oakland County Parks to manage this protected species. Live snakes will help with identification along with other literature. The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is listed as a species of special concern in Michigan and is a candidate for listing as a Federally Endangered Species. This program will provide important tips for dog owners and parks guests on how to react when you see a snake. The Dog Park is located on Joslyn Road in Orion Township. Register on line at www.stewardshipnetwork.org. For information or questions contact Kathleen at 248.858.0704. STEWARDSHIP PROGRAP www.oakgov.com/parksrec Saturday, April 19 10:30 am - 11:30 am Oakland County Parks manages areas inhabited by Michigan's only venomous snake - the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is a shy and well camouflaged snake that can be found along the park trail. Learn how to recognize this protected snake and how to avoid its bite. Emergency Vet Contacts: Remember that the quick recovery of your family pet from venomous snakebite depends on prompt veterinary treatment. Go to your vet or go immediately to these emergency veterinary care • Animal Emergency Center Rochester 248-651-1788 265 East Second Street - open evenings, weekends and holidays Carries antivenom • Animal Emergency Center Novi 248-348-1788 24255 Novi Road - open 24 hours/seven days, including holidays Carries anti-venom • Oakland Veterinary Referral Service Bloomfield Hills 248-334-6877 1400 South Telegraph Road - Open 24 hours/seven days, including holidays Carries antivemon OGS AND SNAKEBITE! EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKES Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes live in Oak-land County. They are the only venomous snake in Michigan. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes are protected and listed as a species of special • concern. Well camouflaged and rare, they often go unseen. Rattlesnakes lie motionless, unless sensing they afe-in danger, and then may rattle (buzz) a warning when approached. If given a chance, a Massasauga will retreat. They often seek a secluded refuge after the disturbance h passed. Conflicts are eas- avoided by leaving snakes alone. DOgs tend to investigate new sights and sounds. Some dogs, when faced with something unusual, will stand their ground at a safe distance and bark while other breeds run in to challenge, grab or attempt to kill the snake. This latter behavior puts dog's' at risk of being bitten by the - normally shy and secretive Eastern Massasauga. Dog owners should be aware of the presence of rattlesnakes while visitingthe parks. cKLAND COUNTY PARKS „„....rr OaklandeounjvParks.com e - BITESoccur to the leg, but more frequently to the face as dogs use their nose to investigate their surroundings. If the dog is bitten on the head, the situation is more serious due to the speed with which the venom could impair the dog's respiratory functions. Some veterinarians suggest an oral administration of BENADRYL if swelling causes tracheal obstruction. Pet owners should consult with their veterinarians regarding treatment. If your dog surprises a rattlesnake and is bitten: • Look for swelling, pain, or signs of discomfort. 111/111,.1 Dr. Hilary Turobull, D.V.M. • Massasauga bites are distinguished from non-venomous snake bites by 1-2 (Georgian 111 puncture wounds, often not evident due- to fur. Parry Sound) reviewed this article • Try to identify the snake, but avoid getting bitten yourself. anciprovided comments on • Limit movement as much as possible—do not let the dog walk. If possible, keep the veterinary care 111(/ 1-11..<0n Ny1 permission bitten area below the heart level. Do not apply. tourniquets, ice or suction to treat from Bob ,,11..nn Curator of the wound. Amphibians and Reptiles of the • Take your pet IMMEDIATELY to a veterinarian. . Toronto Zoo. Also, a special thank • Do not delay seeking treatment, due to time of night, holidays or weekends. you to the local emergency care With immediate treatment, few deaths have occurred. facilities listed. • Report all bites to park authorities. Venomoussnakes do not always inject venom whenthey strike, and your vet must first establish if your pet has been envenornated. Next the vet must establish the degree of envenomation. In mild cases, only pain killers may be given. In serious cases, fluid therapy is required to restore blood pressure and epinepherine or corticosteroids and antihistamines are injected to treat allergic reaction and swelling. Nose and head bites can be dangerous because swelling may cut off nasal or tracheal air passages. Antivenom is seldom administered to dogs because the cost is prohibitive, except in very serious. cases. There is a good chance of recovery without the administration of antivenom and allergic reactions to antivenom have occured. If you are not sure if your dog was bitten by a venomous snake, look for signs of severe asymmetrical swelling or pain which may occur up to two hours later. Prevention is the best policy: • While wallcing, control your dog with a 6—foot leash. • Do not allow your dog to explore holes in the ground or dig under logs or other natural objects. • Stay on the trails and be alert. Look ahead and scan your surroundings. • If you see or hear a rattlesnake, keep your pet at your side. Locate the snake and move away. • Learn to identify local snakes in your area. Visit the Whit Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park near Clarkston for classes and information. Visit OaklandCountyParks.com for phone numbers and locations. Or • P4 t $f,47n40 AY‘,._e a. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Range veer nortriata Missouri - SEPTEMBER Mating Can Occurs Spring, summer, and fall. Snakes move towards wedands for hibernation. Temperatures decrease and snakes are more active during the day. OCTOBER Massasangas move to their hibernacula Massasaugas hibernate in crayfish chimneys or small mammal burrows below the frost line close to groundwater level. Water that does not freeze is a ...Taloa] component of thts hirbemaall um. REPORT all Massasauga observations in MICHIGAN! 1116111Fil L.41/46t; xi* • — 4493_,ttoa. Venomous Non-venomous (S:serorras sattnauseasessiao Michigan has IS species of snakes and only one species is venomous. Not all of the Michigan snakes live in Oakland County, but if you look, you may find the Pastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. neldand.Cnunty's rich wetland complexes provide habitat for this shyand well camouflaged reptile. The Eastern Massasauga, I Ott all snakes. hose backbone and scales. Scales are shed as snakes grow. Snakes are legleas and do not possess external ears or eyelids. They breathe air and arc warmed by their surroundings During Michigan winters, snakes must hibernate to survive. The Eastern Massasauga's name refers to the habitat in which they live—fens, marshes, sedge meadows, shrub swamps, bogs, forested bottomIands and moist peatrien. Massasauga is a word in the Chippewa language which means "great river mouth': Conservation of these wetlands is important us thr strrvival of the Eastern Massasauga. Eco Indicators People wonder, 'why should I care?" about protecting a venomous snake. In fact the decline of the Ma ssassuga is a red Bag indicating something is wrong with the environment. As human imputed tins grow and move into nem nil areas, wildlife loses habitat. Habitat degradation signals the loss of many important ecological services, snahas lined control, water ill Loot ion,. grOund water recharging, biodiversOly and ensuring genetic variability. These services are provided freely through wetlands.. Countless other species depend on the same wetlands. 1 he Massasauga plays an imporlud role in the ecosyston as bolls predator and prey. Also, snake venom is being studied in medical research with pro m ng applications in presenting !tears attacks, strokes end more. Toxic Saliva, the secret weapon! Venom is a mixture of prnteins and enrymes tirade in the venom glands and delivered through hollow fangs. Fangs are like moveable hypodermic needles that are normally folded, but rotate forward when the snake strikes. Venom glands are modified salivary glands. Venom kills the prey and hmaks. down tissue for easy digestion. Rattlesnake venom is one of the most complex substances known, it destroys blood cells, tissues and can paralyre nerves. Not all bites slake. rend M. If is thought that up to 25% of rattlesnake bites arc 'dry bites' that do nut deliver Cane... On average ordy one - two bites are reported in Michigon a year. What's for Lunch? All snakes are predators and must awaEow their food Whole. Rattlesnakes net small mammals. erephibienS and insects. In turn rattlesnakes are eaten by larger animals. Since rattle.inakes eat mammals that could hurt them in a struggle, rattlesnakes use venom to subdue their prey. Sharing Parks with Snakes • Learn to identify the Eastern hlassdsauga and other similar snakes. • Follow park rules and stay on the trail • Visit DestinationDaidandenm to learn more about the Eastern MeSSaVallga_ • Tell a friend vhat you have learned and how to react if you teen snake_ • NEVER pick up a snake! • Report all Massasauga sightings at • Oakland CorinnT Parks—forms amen /Me DestluationOalchind.com Friend a Massasauga Snake The Eastern Massasauga Sanksnaite like many other snakes has been persecuterl. Now this species is remand protected throughout its range. In Michigan it is listed as 'A Species of Special Concecd: This scams protects the snake from harm. It is unlawful to kill, take, tap or possess this snake. Five of Michigan's snakes are species of conservation concern. A Year in the Life of a Massasauga JANUARY Below ground and submerged in water, snakes use little oxygen and their hearts beat very slowly Hibernation is the only way the Eastern Massasauga cart survive in a cold sun-laic. APRIL Snakes emerge from hibernation and bask on beaver or muskrat lodges or anything available on higher ground. Appearing dearly their scales are coated with calcium deposits from alkaline waters. They lunar slowly and are vulnerable to predators. They warm in the run until their internal temperature rises, allowing them to feed. IFLINE Many snakes move to upland for summer feeding and resting. They are active during early mornings, late evenings and at night. AUGUST Females give birth to Eve-2D young in drier habitat Females mature at thrae-fom- years and only give binh in the northern climates every Lcro-three yam. Mass:mug:is do not lay eggs. Young are enclosed in a thin membrane and emerge with yellow button tails andvenosn glands. niazoisameera Eastern Massasauga ID /Look for medium length an Rice with a thick body for its size. Adults: itr-30'. „v/` Colors vary from gmy to brown, Larger darts blotches on its back. Nee Look for the rattle—a series of hollow button like Sega-Mlles on the tail. A new burton is added as the skin is sited. val The rattle bourses a warning. if Sometimes rattles are lost, but the tail is never tapered_ ve Look at the head shape and for the heat sensing pits. STAY TFIREE FEET AWAY!. Compare venomous and non-venomous snake head shapes. Look fur the pit viper's triangular head. • it has heat sensing pits between the nostrils and the eyes. • Pits are lined with nerve cells that detect heat tram potential prey. • Pits help the snake locate its prey. 'the Massasauga is a pit-viper and belongs to the Family - Viperidee. What Should I Do if I See a Massasauga? Generally secretive and shy, Eastern Masmsauga usually hide and go unnoticed. Avoiding detection is their first line of defense. Massing ups live in very small areas. They are very attached to this homes-lit - a condition known as site fidelity. Moving a snake from the place when: it lives can be fatal for the snake. Bites ore highly unlikely, hut you should follow these guidelines. Stay calm! Keep a three-foot distance between you and the snake. DO NOT KILL the snake. Keep pets away—dogs should been a leash. lie ALERT and AWARE or your surroundings. Leave the snake alone and allow it to escape. Seek immediate Medical attention if you or saur parse's bitten. Massasaugas are generally shy and will retreat if given the opportunity. ff you see a snake move away slowly and observe if from a distance. Do not attempt to touch or otherwise handle a Massaseuga. In the event of a bite contact one of the following resources: EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR SNAKE BITES EMERGENCY CONTACT -911 - POISON CONTROL CENTER 1400-222-1222 Bite incident for a dog Cali arid visit your own saL err ediately or use one of these three Emergency Veterinary contacts In Oakland County Animal Emergency Center Oakland Veterinary Care Rochester, 248-651-1755 Bed. Hills. 248-334-5577 255 E. 2nd Street 1400 Telegraph Road Open everengs & weekends Open 24 hours / 7 days Animal Emergency Center Novi, 248-345-17g& 24255 Noel Road Open24 hours /7 days !Ill a It1:0 It VrErei carr,,,,gy aww 4.06..11,,grwra noel Ennus7 I _ 6.4y tr Oleo ' C Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Sistrurus catenatus catenatus The Eastern Massesauga Is a Species of Special Concern protected from harm by an order of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources (PA 451 — 10/12/01), Ills unlawful to kill, take, trap. and possess (dead or alive) the species. Violation of thls order is considered a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in Jail and a $500 fine. This Information is voluntary under Part 365, Endangered Species Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994. RANGE & STATUS: The Massasauga Was once common across its range, but has declined drastically since tie mid-1970s. Today the snake is a candidate for being fisted as a federally endangered species. Michigan appears to be the last U.S. stronghold for this species relative to other states within its range. Massasauga are considered a protected Species of Special Concern' in Michigan. It is illegal to take, kill, poses& or otherwise harm a Massasauga. CONSERVATION THREATS: The greatest threats to Eastern Massasauga populations are habitat loss and degradation due to human activities. Destruction of critical wetland and upland habitat for agriculture, residential development, and roads has greatly reduced Massasauga populations throughout the snake's range. Vehicle-caused mortality and injury pose a significant threat to remaining populations. IndiscrIminant persecuton by humans has also contributed 10 the species decline - particularly collection for the pet trade and bounty hunting. ECOLOGY: Massasaugas usually are active between April and late Octobeii. Spring emergence typically starts in late March and early April when the snakes spend most of their time basking in sunny, open spots. During fire summer female snakes may move into he drier uplands to have thew young. Females give birth to litters of 5 to 20 live young In August or early September in mammal burrows or fallen logs. During the winter Massasaugas usually hibernate In the wetlands in crayfish or small mammal burrows They also have been known to hibernate in tree roots and rock crevices. Individuals tend to return to the same hibernation site each year hibernate singly or In small groups of two or three. Massasaugas feed primarily on small mammals such as voles, males, jumping mice, and shrews. They also will consume other snake species and occasionally birds and frogs. Natural predators for the massasauga, particularly the eggs and young. Include hawks, skunks, raccoons, and foxes. IDENTIFICATION: The Massasauga is Michigan's only venomous snake. It is a medium-sized (15.5 to 39.5 Inches in length), thick-bodied snake. Several characteristics readily identify this species from all other snakes in Michigan. - dark brown rectangular blotches down the back - dark spots along the sides - background color is gray, gray-brown or brawn - triangular-shaped head - vertical slit-shaped pupils - alternating dark and light bands along the tail - segmented rattle at the end of Its tail Several snakes in Michigan are frequently mistaken for Eastern Messasaugas, These include the eastern fox snake, northern water snake, eastern milk snake, and eastern hog-nosed snake Although these snakes have a similar pattern of dark blotches on the back, these snakes usually have a lighte - background color. They also lack the rattle, head shape, and pupil shape of the Massa.sauga. HABITAT: Eastern massasaugas have been found in a variety of wetland habitats, including bogs, fens shrub swamps, wet meadows, marshes, moist grasslands, wet prairies, and floodplain forests. In the summer, snakes migrate to drier, upland sites, ranging from forest openings to old fields, agricultural lands and prairies. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake at Orion Oaks itesseseues .11 1411 II! .......n,...ao — N...., Oakland County Parks and Recreation Ac.r..4-riv.C.1,0 8.44.0 MO &Air. Late Road MI ae•-e-tat 7 TEL 1 MA CCPARKS FA% NA MO I gal. mr.v,oalogov.camdparksrec ktkaiMIAWLA MIMI' rt. 0 «, =— ' _ MASSASAUGA HABITAT PLEASE STAY ON TRAILS AND •KEEP DOGS ON LEASH Massasauga are a 'Species of Special Concern' protected by Michigan state law. When you encounter a snake, leave it alone and observe it from a distance. In most cases, the snake will move to a different area. If pets are present it is important to confine them from the snake. If a bite occurs seek immediate medical or veterinary assistance. Please help us track the occurrence of this unique species Report all Massasauga sightings to park staff Call 248-625-0877 QAKLAND COUNTY PARKS Resolution #16241 August 31, 2016 Moved by Kochenderfer supported by Quarles the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, KowaII, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Dwyer. (20) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). HEREBY APPROVE THIS RESOLUTION CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (1) STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on August 31, 2016, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 31st dayof August, 2016. Lisa Brown, Oakland County